Dental Assistant

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

National Certification for Dental Assistants

Career Center - by Carie Bishop

Congratulations on pursuing dental assistant training. You’re preparing for a career that promises exceptional job opportunities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment for dental assistants will rise by an outstanding 29 percent during the 2006-2016 decade. Whether you’re enrolled in a one-year certificate/diploma program or a comprehensive two-year associate degree path, your formal training can make you a preferred candidate to dentists, the BLS says.

Following graduation, many dental assistants seek formal…

Posted by Carie Bishop
October 22, 2008

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