UPDATE: Dental Assistants Bureau of Labor and Statistics
Dental Assistant Quick Stats Quick Facts: Dental Assistants 2019 Median Pay $40,080 per year$19.27 per hour Typical Entry-Level Education Postsecondary nondegree award Work Experience in a Related Occupation None On-the-job Training None Number of Jobs, 2018 346,000 Job Outlook, 2018-28 11% (Much faster than average) Employment Change, 2018-28 38,700 What Dental Assistants Do Dental assistants provide patient care, take x rays, keep records, and schedule appointments. Work Environment Almost all dental assistants work in dentists’ …
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4 Reasons to be Grateful for Dental Assistants
November brings with it the opportunity to reflect on the many reasons to appreciate dental assistants, as well as all of the ways they contribute to the dental office. In fact, dental assistants’ colleagues agree that assistants positively impact the practice, according to research commissioned by the DALE Foundation, the affiliate of the Dental Assisting National Board. The DALE Foundation’s “Value of Dental Assistants to the Dental Practice” research, which drew insights from nearly 3,000 dentists, dental …
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What are Cavities and why are they bad?
What are cavities and why are they bad? A cavity is a ‘hole’ in the tooth caused tooth decay. Decay is caused by bacteria which produce acid which dissolves the hard enamel of the teeth. When the enamel dissolves, a pathway may result from the outside of the tooth to the root as shown in the figure. The holes are microscopic to begin and grow if the bacteria is not removed. If the decay reaches …
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Tour Our New Facility
We encourage all potential students to come in and take a tour of our facility and speak with a specialist. We encourage all students to tour an facility they plan to attend.
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Dental Assistants Always Have Opportunities
If you are considering a career move in the near future, or if you haven’t yet decided what direction your working life is going to take you, it’s important to realize what you will need from your career. For instance, if making a difference in the lives of others is important to you, then you might consider a career in the healthcare industry. Statistics show that the healthcare industry is now one of the fastest …
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10 Personality Traits that Make a Great Dental Assistant
Every profession has its own qualities that draw people with certain personalities to the work. The healthcare industry is often recognized for its courageous, kind, and hardworking employees. Dental care, though a more peaceful sector, requires the same passion and diligence. Dental assistance and subsequent roles are attractive positions for amiable and outgoing individuals who enjoy working with people and helping them through sometimes difficult personal situations. It will be helpful for you to know …
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