An Online Dental Assistant Certificate degree career training program trains an individual with knowledge and skills to be able to perform a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties such as how to work along side dentists while they examine patients, how to sterilize instruments, how to prepare patients for treatment and the responsibilities of laboratory duties. In addition, a Dental Assistant Certificate degree program will teach an individual basic dental terminology as well as certain dental procedures. An Online Dental Assistant Degree can be earned at top-ranked online colleges and online universities nationwide.

An average starting salary with a Dental Assistant Certificate degree is about $30,816 per year. An Associates or Bachelor degree and/or experience may be required to earn the starting salary.