5 Reason Why You Should Consider a Career in Dental Assisting

If you’re thinking about a career change or just looking for a good job, then maybe you should consider dental assisting. Because it’s in the field of healthcare, job prospects and pay are excellent no matter where you go in the country. You’ll need specialized training, but you can easily earn the credentials you need and be in the job of your dreams within as little as six months.

Here are some other reasons that dental assisting makes an excellent career choice:

1.  It’s easy to get into.

All you need is a high school diploma to start. Training in a certified program–such as the one we offer at the Dental Assistant Training School–is not a requirement in Texas, but it will give you a significant edge in today’s competitive job market.

2.  Great working conditions are guaranteed.

Dental assistants work in clean, well-lit environments. They wear gloves, masks, eyewear and special clothing to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases. If they are not working part-time, they usually have a steady 35 to 40-hour work week, which may include Saturdays or evenings.

3.  It’s a gateway to other exciting job opportunities.

If you want to advance, the opportunities to do so are there. Dental assistants can become office managers, dental assisting instructors or dental product sales representatives. Some go back to school to become dental hygienists.  It all depends on what you want to do with your career.

4.  The pay and benefits are attractive.

According to the American Dental Association (ADA), almost all full-time dental assistants employed by private practitioners receive paid vacation time. Many receive medical coverage, retirement plans and other benefits. The ADA has also found that 90% of full-time and part-time dental assistants receive dental care as an employment benefit.

5.  It has one of the brightest job outlooks of any career.

The number of dental assisting jobs available is expected to grow by 31 percent from 2010 to 2020, which is much faster than average for all occupations.  This is in part because as the large baby-boom population ages and as people keep more of their original teeth than did previous generations, the need for dental maintenance will increase the need for dental assistants.

The Dental Assistant Training School offers affordable, top-notch training for people seeking a dynamic and rewarding new career.  Our program allows you to earn the credentials you need in as little as nine weeks.  When you’re ready to make a change for the better in your life, contact us!

Call DATS today at (956) 606-4477 and start on your path to a better career!