A dental assistant can simply be described as the extended hands of the dentist or dental surgeon and therefore a vital member of the dental health professional team. A dental assistant will find that they are offered a wide variety of challenging duties and be presented with dynamic and invigorating work. A dental assistant must [...]
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Dental Assistant Resume
By admin on Saturday, May 21st, 2011 | Comments Off
A dental assistant resume needs to be shaped in such a way that it carries a summary of your qualifications, highlights your achievements and projects you as a serious candidate to fill whichever position it is that you’re applying for. Practical experience outweighs educational achievements so make a point of putting your relevant work experience [...]
Read More...Dental Assistant Certification
By admin on Saturday, May 21st, 2011 | Comments Off
There are over 30 states in the United States of America that mandate the certification of dental assistants. Others states may require that applicants undergo state approved dental assistant programs to seek registration as dental assistants. Dental assistant certification serves as proof of professional competence and specialized education of the incumbent. It is evidence that [...]
Read More...Dental Assistant Training
By admin on Saturday, May 21st, 2011 | Comments Off
A 1 year dental assistant training program usually leads to a certificate or diploma. For those seeking to do an advanced course, you can look to gain admission into any community or junior college that offers a two year program in dental assistance, leading to an associate degree. There are also a number of lesser [...]
Read More...Dental Assistant Salary
By admin on Saturday, May 21st, 2011 | Comments Off
A dental assistant salary will range from 12 to 21 dollars per hour with the median annual salary of a dental assistant being 33,324 dollars. Dental assistant salaries will also depend on the number of hours that a person puts in and many assistants also supplement their income by taking part time jobs with different [...]
Read More...Dental Hygienist Training
By admin on Friday, May 20th, 2011 | 34 Comments
A large number of high school graduates these days are looking to pursue dental hygienist training due to the flexible work schedule that can be enjoyed by a dental hygienist. As a specialist in preventative oral health care, a dental hygienist has the option of working full or part-time, in the evenings or only on [...]
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