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Dental office training and dental assisting online courses and programs.

Dental Office Assistant Courses

The U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that job opportunities for dental assistants will be excellent over the next several years, with a dental assistant career expected to be one of the fastest growing occupations through 2014. The median hourly earnings in 2004 were $14, with some dental assistants earning nearly $20 per hour. Most full-time employees also enjoy career benefits such as paid vacation and health plans.

Online Dental Assistant Career Training

Many dental assistants learn skills on the job, but dental assistant training and degree programs are becoming a more popular way to enter this field, with on-campus and online programs available. Each program takes about a year to complete, although two-year associate's degrees in dental assisting are also available. Requirements vary widely from state to state, but most states require dental assistants to be licensed or registered.

What Do Dental Assistants Do?

Dental assistants usually perform a wide range of office and laboratory functions, from keeping client records and making appointments to polishing teeth, making temporary crowns to taking and processing x-rays. Opportunities to advance in this field are limited without further education, and many dental assistants return to school to become hygienists, obtain specialized certifications, or update their skills with continuing education credits. If you enjoy working with people, are reliable, and have good manual dexterity, you might find a dental assistant career to be a good fit.


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