Dental Assistant School

Im about to finish dental assistant school and is wondering how hard is it going to be to find a job after im done.

Trying to find a job as a dental assistant is more competitive than one might think. An experienced assistant can find a job rather easily, however like you stated in your question you will be a recent graduate. this has definite pros, in my states there is no special training required to become a dental assistant, and since you have actually been through a technical program you will have a definite advantage. On the other hand experienced dentist will prefer to hire an assistant that have at least 3 years of in office experience, this is because you will learn so much more after one year of in-office experience when compared to all the training you have received. However with this tid-bit of information you should be able to find a job rather easily. If you have the option of employers, it would be advisable to find a relatively new dentist that still has large education loans to pay off. These dentist tend to work a full 5 day work week and will allow you to capitalize on your profits. Most older dentist will work a 3 or 4 day work week. This doesn't affect their income as much as it will yours. They will likely pay you by the hour so a 24 or 32 hour work week could reduce your income, which may or may not be what your are interested in.

Overall though I would say you will be able to find a job relatively easy. Even with the economic recession that is occurring, people will still need health care treatment.

Best of luck to you.

2009-05-01 20:02:36 by Ruby

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I have been looking for a post secondary school to get my Dental assistant certificate, but how do I know which is the best school. Of course they each say that they are the Top school, but how do I prove it??

I would recommend the following:
1) Do a survey of some of the best dentists in the San Diego Area.
2) Do a survey of some of the students currently enrolled in the program.

Based on my personal experience, I've found both of the above to be pretty effective. Professionals are well aware of the best programs because they tend to work with a lot of the programs' graduates and have a good take on how well they were taught in school. And the students, who are 3 to 4 years into the programs (or close to graduation), are very aware of the pros and cons of their programs and what the competition in other schools are like. Visit the schools, and get permission from the departments to sit in a couple of the advanced classes. Before or after the class, talk to the students. You'll be surprised at how candid they are.

Criteria to determine in putting together your surveys are:
-- Is the equipment that is used to teach in these schools the latest and greatest in technology? or is it something that was used 10 years ago?
-- What are the credentials of the professors. Have they been in academia for their entire professional career, or do they have experience as practitioners (the latter is VERY important, because that means what they teach is grounded in reality)
-- Is the curriculum well-rounded? Meaning does it provide a good foundation of basic courses/knowledge, as well as courses focusing on specialized or advanced topics.
-- Is there any assistance with helping you get placed in good jobs.
-- Do you know where you want to work once you graduate or at least the type of working atomosphere you prefer? If you do, find out which programs/schools these professionals got their training from.

Good luck!

2006-06-12 22:58:32 by krystalsisson

Price: $106.00

I want to become a Dental Assistant. I have searched the internet for top schools, but had no luck. Please tell me of your experiences with the school; you're help is greatly appreciated, and would help me on my journey! :3

You must just find an accredited school and its abot what you put into it that is important

2009-07-30 17:49:45 by phires

Price: $9.95 $9.95

I want to become certified before college so that while in college, I can possibly work part-time as an assistant to gain experience and make money along the way as I prepare for dental school.

No you cannot while in high school. You would have to take a 9-12 month course followed by an exam to do this. You have a good plan tho. Good luck to you.

2009-12-16 13:52:54 by Jaz

I aspire to be a dentist one day but ive noticed that i have to pay for my undergraduate studies as well as my dental school, so is becoming a dental assistant a good move? please helpo me I am really wondering....because in this economy I cant risk going to school for eight years and not have any money coming in.

Take a student loan.
And then make sure you only use the money for school
Focus in school
Make the grades.
and you will be rewarded


It will be too difficult if you go to dental school and have a job
In Dental school they want you to finish a set list of classes by your 4th year.
you want have time for work.

2009-07-29 23:53:28 by @NiT@