You’ve often heard it said: People don’t like going to the dentist. Maybe they’re scared of “the drill.” Maybe they hate getting their mouths “inspected.” Whatever the reason, for many people, dental offices don’t really rank high on their list of favorite places to be.
So why would anyone choose to be in this profession?
For the same reason people choose to be a medical doctor, a nurse or a teacher. The ability to directly impact a person’s life and make it better is truly rewarding. We’ve had patients who haven’t been able to look at their mouths in the mirror out of shame, and we have completely reconstructed their teeth and transformed their self-image. We’ve been able to detect certain diseases early on, and helped patients seek medical treatment sooner than they otherwise would have. The changes don’t even have to be huge: Alleviating a person’s pain, boosting a person’s confidence or making them feel as comfortable as possible so that in the end, they no longer hate going to the dentist, these are all things that make us excited about what we do.
If you’re looking for a career that’s not only in high demand, but is also very fulfilling, dental assisting could be your ticket. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for dental assistants is growing faster than the average growth rate for all other occupations. What’s more, most dentists, dental hygienists, treatment coordinators and office managers begin their careers as dental assistants.
Santa Clarita School of Dental Assisting (SCSDA), recently voted Favorite College by the Daily News Readers Choice Awards, offers a fast-track, intensive dental assisting course: You can get certified in just 10 weeks! It’s the only school of its kind to provide hands-on training in a real, state-of-the-art dental office. After you graduate, they also help you get started by connecting you to job opportunities. Change lives and join us now in your new career!
For more information or to sign up, call 661-799-9JOB or go to www.DentalJobNow.com.