Dental Assistants

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Occupation Description

Dental assistants help dentists, set up apparatus, prepare patients for procedures, and keep accurate records.

Estimated Income

All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Lower End
Middle
Upper End
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Total Employees In 2010

300160

Job Openings By 2025

154000

Growth Rate

30.8%

Required Education

Postsecondary non-degree award
Specific Programs:
Associates in Science Dental Assisting
Cerfificate in Dental Assisting

Required Work Experience

None

Based on national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary

National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth