Dental Assisting Program – Fortis Institute, Lawrenceville, New Jersey

Launch Your Dental Assisting Career with training at Fortis Institute in Lawrenceville!

Dental Assistants play an essential role in helping dental teams deliver quality oral healthcare for patients. At Fortis Institute in Lawrenceville, our Dental Assisting program blends hands-on training, supportive instruction, and real-world clinical experience to help you build a strong foundation for your future. You’ll prepare for entry-level opportunities as a Dental Assistant while developing the technical skills and professional communication abilities that help you feel confident in your new career. From chairside support to patient interaction and key administrative duties, you’ll gain the knowledge and experience you need to make a positive impact from day one.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for the Dental Assisting National board’s (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety (RHS), and the Infection Control Examination (ICE) Examinations. *

Why Choose Fortis Institute in Lawrenceville, New Jersey for Your Dental Assisting Training?

  • Graduate in as Little as 48 Instructional Weeks
    The Fortis Dental Assisting diploma program and externship is structured to help you start your career quickly, with focused training and an externship that prepares you for real-world oral healthcare environments. 
  • Hybrid Learning for Flexibility and Experience
    The program’s hybrid format combines convenient online coursework with on-campus, hands-on learning, giving students the best of both worlds. Learn from experienced instructors who bring real-world oral healthcare expertise and a passion for student success.* 
  • Career Support and Local Connections
    Lawrenceville is situated roughly halfway between Trenton and Princeton metropolitan areas. Students benefit from career services support, access to local job databases, and connections with oral healthcare employers in communities all across this region.

What is the employment outlook?

Local job outlook information provides insight into occupational wage and employment trends associated with the campus area. The information is based on third-party labor-market data. Wage figures represent estimates for workers in the selected occupation and geographic area; they are not based on the earnings of Fortis graduates. Employment, salary and other career outcomes are not guaranteed.

Position in 08648
Entry-Level Salary Range
Projected Growth
Dental Assistants
$37,620
-9.0%
Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
Source: Lightcast, using occupational information from O*NET and wage and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024 wage data and 2024–2034 projections. O*NET® is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Lightcast modifications have not been reviewed, approved, endorsed or tested by USDOL/ETA.

Ready to take the next step toward a career that helps others smile with confidence?  Request information to learn how the Dental Assisting Program at Fortis Institute, Lawrenceville, New Jersey can help you gain the skills and experience needed to find employment in an entry-level position in the dental field.


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