The employee typically works in a dental assisting laboratory, classroom, and office environment and uses a computer, telephone, dental instruments, lab equipment, sterilization/autoclave equipment, dental manikins, x-ray units, and other instructional resources as needed to perform duties. "Alvin College envisions a college that inspires lifelong learning, cultivates innovation, and serves as a vital partner in strengthening the economic and cultural vitality of our region-empowering students and communities to thrive in a rapidly changing world.".