Dental assisting is an incredibly dynamic career and every level requires training and permits. It would be impossible to squeeze a full working knowledge of even basic dental assisting into a short condensed course. It is our goal to provide a basic overview of the workings entailed within the general dental office, and what is required to function daily as a dental assistant in that setting. With enough basic knowledge, hands-on experiences, and career overview, an entry-level dental assistant can be knowledgeable when making a decision on where to start a career and be confident and successful during those first steps.