Local Employment Opportunities for Dental Assistants
There’s no disputing that dental assistants are in high demand in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Right now you can find a job in almost every part of the state—big city or small town. Texas employed approximately 31,550 dental assistants in 20191, and the career is projected to grow 7% through 20292, which is much faster than the average field. Leading to continued increases in the demand for preventive dental services are aging population and ongoing research that links oral health to general health.
Job duties, education, job growth and pay of dental assistants are similar to that of medical assistants, physical therapy assistants and pharmacy technicians. They all are flexible and challenging jobs that provides variety, opportunity and comparable pay. However, the difference comes into play with the training time involved in preparing yourself for the career.
With the help of DCDS Dental Assisting School (DCDSDAS), you can be ready to apply for your Registered Dental Assistant license in only 12 weeks. In addition to an externship and training on technical aspects of the position, DCDSDAS will teach you interviewing skills and help you create a successful resume. Plus, DCDSDAS has the support of over 1300 member dentists that are ready to consider you for employment.
Check out the ever changing job bank with local positions available with member dentists at https://www.dcds.org/job-bank/positions-available/ …and then call us today to schedule a tour of our high-tech facilities!
Resources:
1 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes319091.htm#ind
2 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-assistants.htm