Why You Should Become A Dental Assistant

• Posted by jennifer calderon February 27, 2023 Filed in Health #Dental Assistant  117 views
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  Becoming a dental assistant has many benefits. Here are Cestar College's top 5 reasons why you should consider starting your career in dentistry as a dental assistant:

  1. Versatility

  The daily tasks of a dental assistant are very different. Because of the extensive knowledge provided in the dental assistant program curricula, Level I and II dental assistants are able to perform a variety of important duties working in both the administrative and clinical areas of a dental office. For more information on what the job of a dental assistant is like, visit Cestar College's program page. Visit more here about this dental marketing.

  2. Great Dental Foundation

  Because of the rigorous curriculum that dental assistant programs follow, the knowledge a dental assistant acquires during their degree is applicable to several other career paths. Plus, many dental assistant programs, including Cestar College, offer on-the-job training, giving you hands-on experience for your resume! You can use your certificate as a dental assistant as a stepping stone toward dental hygienists, dental laboratory technicians or even dentists. In our blog post on Dental Assistant Career Opportunities, we outline some of the options available to dental assistant diploma holders.

  3. Job security

  With the increasing demand for dental assistants, job security has never been better! Unemployment rates for dental assistants are below the national average, and with Canada's growing population of seniors (65+), dentists will increasingly need more dental assistants to meet workloads and perform critical office tasks.

  4. Community Impact

  A smile is a sign of confidence and joy. As a dental assistant, you can help everyone get the smile they've always wanted. This career will allow you to make a positive impact on your community by encouraging those around you to keep smiling by helping them achieve sparkling white teeth!

  5. Accelerated educational path

  One of the many benefits of becoming a dental assistant is the pace of the program. At Cestar College, our program allows you to earn your Level I and II certification in just over a year! That's eight times faster than going to the dentist (between the bachelor's and master's degrees)! If you choose an accelerated program, you can start working quickly, which will help you create your resume right away! Visit our How Long Does It Take To Become A Dental Hygienist blog post to learn the steps needed to achieve your career goals.