Average Salary* (Boston) $ 36,920
Average Salary* (U.S.) $ 31,550 * According to KUDER.COM
Sample Job Titles: Dental Assistant, Orthodontic Assistant, Surgical Dental Assistant
Technical and Higher Education Majors: Dental Hygienist
Career Advancement: Some dental assistants become office managers, dental-assisting instructors, dental product sales representatives, or insurance claims processors for dental insurance companies. Others go back to school to become dental hygienists. For many, this entry-level occupation provides basic training and experience and serves as a steppingstone to more highly skilled and higher paying jobs.
Post-Grad Certification: Certification is available through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and is recognized or required in more than 30 States. Certification is an acknowledgment of an assistant’s qualifications and professional competence. Candidates qualify for the exam by having 2 years of full-time, or 4 years of part-time, experience as a dental assistant. In addition, applicants must have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
American Heart Association - Choke Saving
American Heart Association CPR Certification (ACPR) and AED
American Red Cross FIrst Aid (FirstAid)
Dental Assistant National Board Certification in Radiation Health & Safety [DANBRA]
OSHA G10 10 hour General Industry Certification
TECH PREP CONNECTIONS:
NORTHERN ESSEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associates Degree Program
| College: Articulated Course/Number | Possible Credits |
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| Dental Radiology 1 | 3 | |||
| Dental Science | 3 | |||