Dental Assistant is among the fast growing healthcare careers in the country, and offers some excellent benefits. “The flexibility in hours, the great pay, potential for growth and the social atmosphere make dentistry an ideal industry” according to Jasmine Ramakrishna, dental assistant instructor at College of DuPage. There is a great need for Spanish speaking dental assistants in Chicago area. College of DuPage is excited to begin offering their new dental assistant program this fall. Class begins September 6, and will cover a variety of topics, including office procedures, disease prevention, pharmacology, radiographic procedures. Dental assisting is a great jumping off point for those interested in becoming dental hygienists and dentists. Please call 331-481-7385 for more information, this program is eligible for some state funding.