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Category: Dental Assistant

Careers in the Dental Field: How to Parse Through Your Options

The dental industry is one of the hottest job markets. In fact, spending on dental services in Canada has increased by over seven percent in the past three years. Due to increased revenues and demand, employers are looking for more suppo ...

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Dental Assistant vs Hygienist – What’s the Difference Between the Two Jobs?

Do you know how to work out the difference between a dental assistant and a hygienist? It’s something a lot of people struggle with at first, so we’ve put together this handy comparison of dental assistant vs hygienist. Curious? ...

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7 Potential Dentistry Career Paths

Dentistry is a thriving industry. This is hardly surprising when you consider more, and more of us are seeking cosmetic dental treatments, and regularly visit dental practices in search of that perfect white smile. So, if you’re researchi ...

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5 Reasons to Choose a Career as a Dental Hygiene Assistant

Have you ever considered an exciting, fast-paced career in the healthcare field? If so, a new career as a dental hygiene assistant could be for you. Wait, what is a dental hygiene assistant, and how do I know if it’s for me? This role wor ...

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A Guide to Understand Dental School Admissions

Are you ready to begin taking the first steps on your journey to dental school? A career in dentistry can be very exciting and fulfilling. Before you start, you might want to be aware of the dental school requirements. Whether you plan o ...

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The Ultimate Guide to Learning About Different Dental Careers

Do you like to interact with people and want a rewarding career too? Are you naturally caring and detail-oriented too? It might be time for you to consider a career in the field of dentistry. Dentistry offers stable employment opportunities ...

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7 Common Dental Assistant Interview Questions and Answers

Did you know that the Blue Whale doesn’t have any teeth, even though it’s the largest mammal in the world? Though the average person going to the dentist may not know this, dental assistants are there to educate their patients and giv ...

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What Separates The Best Dental Education From Mediocre Programs?

Ontario has nearly 9,000 licensed dentists practising in the province. While all of those dentists had to go through dental school, not all received the best dental education they could get. And that education is what ultimately separates ...

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What It Takes To Be A Dental Assistant And Why It Matters

In Canada, a dental assistant can earn up to $48,000 per year without the need for lengthy schooling. Dentistry is a rewarding career path in which there will always be a need for qualified workers because people are always in need of den ...

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SODC is NOW accepting Dental Hygiene & Dental Assisting applications for 2025. View Programs