Dental Assistant: A Smart Career Choice in the Health Care Field

Few careers offer the interesting job prospects of a Dental Assistant. As the Canadian population ages, the dental health sector will only get busier - and that means more jobs. Employment in the sector is projected to increase by 36% in the next decade, and "Dental Assistant" will be one of the jobs leading that growth. The position offers many benefits including generally clean and professional work environments, a variety of employment locations, and the satisfaction of knowing that your job is helping people.
Many career colleges offer Dental Assistant programs, designed to prepare students for careers as a dental assistant (Level 1 & 2), intra oral dental assistant, or PDA (preventative dental assistant). These positions can be found at both family dentistry offices and cosmetic-dentistry offices. No matter which career or work environment you choose, you can expect to be responsible for the following activities:

Students will typically learn the skills required to begin employment in the dental sector over the course of a 26-week program, which will typically include a 2-week job placement internship. Many students find the two-week practical experience to be invaluable, as it truly prepares them for the "real world" life of a dental assistant. Students interact with dentists and more experienced employees in order to both learn more about the industry and develop invaluable contacts