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Need A Part Time Job While The Kids Are In School? Being A Dental Assistant May Be For You

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Finding a career that you can do while your kids are at school during the day—but still allows you to work part-time can be difficult—but there are options. If you like working with people, want a flexible schedule, and are looking for job opportunities, a career as a dental assistant may be the job for you.

The training is fast and flexible, and this is something that you'll be able to do for years. Here are some of the things to look into if you're interested in dental assistant training.

Understand Tasks

You have to be comfortable working with people and in their mouths if you want to be a dental assistant. This will mean performing tasks like:

  • Administering and applying fluoride to patients
  • Take x-rays
  • Removing plaque on the teeth with polishing
  • Numb areas when needed with topical anesthetics
  •  Apply cavity prevention products like protective sealants

If these are things that you think you are capable of doing, and that you would enjoy doing throughout the day, this could be a great career path for you.

Find the Right Training Program

You will have to go through a dental assistant program to earn your certificate or get an associate degree. Some dental offices will offer on-site training through experience. The type of training you need to get hired will vary based on state and office preference. There are many advantages to getting your training certificate, like being able to perform more tasks and making more money.

Salary Expectations

The average salary of a dental assistant in the United States is around $45,000 for someone that is working full-time. You can compare hourly rates in your area and at the different dental offices when applying for jobs, and looking at what offices to work at.

If you are ready to start a job that you can work at part-time while the kids are in school, and you would like to work with people in a professional setting, this could be the ideal job for you. There could also be benefits and other job perks.

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics shows that this career is increasing in demand at a higher rate than many other occupations, so finding a job and maintaining employment shouldn't be a problem. You just have to take the first step by getting certified and completing your training today.

For more information, contact a dental assistant training program near you.

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2 February 2023