Small Technical School vs. College for Dental Assisting: How to Choose
If you’re considering a career in dental assisting, one of the first decisions you’ll face is where to pursue your education. Should you attend a small technical school or a larger community or traditional college? Both options offer unique benefits, but the right choice depends on your personal preferences, career goals, and the type of learning experience you’re looking for. In this blog post, we’ll compare the benefits of attending a small technical school versus …
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Report Explores Vital Link Between Oral Health & Alzheimer’s Disease
What if you could help your patients preserve their memories and cognitive function? A simple dental checkup could be the key. Learn more about a report linking oral health and the risk of dementia. Kaz Rafia, DDS, MBA, MPH Published July 9, 2024 Imagine if a simple dental checkup could be a key to preserving memories and cognitive function as we age. It sounds almost too good to be true, but a new report points …
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Growth in the Dental Field for Dental Assistants
Dental Assisting Salaries & Growth From 2018 to 2023, dental assistant salaries have increased astronomically. According to Indeed, the jobs requiring an EFDA Certification have increase by 1600.00% since 2018. Dental Assistants with an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) and Dental Radiology Certification earn +7.51% more than the average base salary, which is $19.14 per hour (Dental assistant salary in Florida – indeed 2023). Dental assistants have also seen a bigger job opportunity with dental …
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