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Dental Assistant vs Dental Hygienist: Which Career Is a Right Fit for You?

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Canada have been growing at incredible rates. And never is that more apparent than for the dental hygienist. With an average salary of around $34.64 per hour and a whopping growth rate of 285 pe ...

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3 High Paying Medical Jobs You Can Get With a Bachelor’s Degree

High Paying Medical Jobs With Little Schooling In Canada, hospitals alone make up a more than $76 billion industry. And with a growth rate of 2.4%, that number is only expected to increase. With so much money circulating around this indust ...

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Trade School vs. College: How to Tell Which Is Right for You

For education, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. While some students go to a traditional college, others may opt for a trade school. Deciding whether a trade school vs. college is right for you can be a hard decision. From choosing w ...

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The Highest Paying Jobs That Only Require 2-Year Degrees

Four years of school isn’t for everyone. Perhaps you’re trying to avoid the $26,000 of student debt that the average student in Canada graduates with. Or perhaps you just cringe at the idea of several more years of school. But ...

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Let’s Take a Look: Dental Hygienist vs. Dental Assistant

Over 104,000 Canadians are employed in dentist offices across the country. Because only a fraction of that number are actual dentists, each office relies on two other positions to keep offices running smoothly, care for patients, and more. ...

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Today’s Dental Landscape: 5 Reasons Continuing Education Credits are So Important

Today’s dental professionals stay ahead of the pack using continuing education credits. Don’t get left behind–get your dental career to fly high with these credits. This way, you can add value to your work, as well as your education ...

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Dental Hygienist Jobs in High Demand in Correctional Facilities

It pays to become a dental hygienist. Currently, the average annual income is $68,250. But that’s not all, the employment rate for dental hygienist jobs is expected to grow 20% between 2016 and 2026. And if the thought of sitting i ...

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Top 5 Dental Tools for Use in Everyday Practice

A toothbrush is obvious, but can you distinguish between the other tools on the dentist’s tray? On top of that, could you describe the purpose of each tool? If you’re thinking of becoming a dental assistant, then it’s cruc ...

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The Success of Dental Assisting Careers: Where Your Dental Assistant License Can Take You

High income, job stability, great work-life balance, and more… These are just some of the great things you can expect if you pursue a career in dental assisting. But does that mean you can only work in a dental clinic? Like other my ...

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