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Dental Assistant Careers

Play a vital role in improving patients’ health. Dental assistants perform a variety of duties for dentists and orthodontists. Be a part of a career that is rewarding, flexible and in-demand.  Employment in this industry is expected to grow much faster than the average in upcoming years.**

Growth Potential & Career Opportunities

  • Earn up to $40,000 a year!*
  • Enjoy a flexible career — one-third of dental assistants work part time**
  • Be a part of a secure, growing industry
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*With experience, based on figures from the U.S. Dept. of Labor’s BLS website.
**Growth figures represent a ten-year period ending 2018. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Dental Assistants.