Dental Assisting Training Resources

A Career in Dental Assisting

If you are looking for a new career, dental assisting offers great hours and benefits. You can also get into the workforce quickly and easily through fast track certificate training, or find an affordable diploma or associate's degree program that works with your schedule.

"Dental assisting was a perfect fit. The pay is fair, the hours are reasonable – we work three and a half days a week – and I get a steady salary, great benefits and bonuses." Julie Wong, certified dental assistant.

The dental profession is historically innovative and continues to introduce new technology. A dental assistant who learns the trade and stays up-to-date with new advancements not only builds a dynamic career, but adds great value to the dental office, becoming a vital contributor to its success.

A career in dental assisting is one you can be proud of. It offers good earning opportunities, a clean work environment and the ability to help others. Learn more about your career in dental assisting...

Dental Assistant Professional Profile

Interview with Julie Wong
Dental Assistant
Recent Graduate from Seattle Vocational Institute

"I'm a natural care provider," says Julie Wong, referring both to her love for the health care field and her interest in holistic and natural healing. "I was a massage therapist for years, and I loved it. But I needed to make a career change."

"I wanted a career that would be easy on my body and wouldn't require me to rent a space and do everything myself. Dental assisting was a perfect fit. The pay is fair, the hours are reasonable – we work 3 1/2 days a week – and I get a steady salary, great benefits and bonuses." Continue reading Julie's dental assistant interview...

Dental Assistant Student Profile

Interview with Hien Dang
Current Student of Dental Assisting
Seattle Vocational Institute

Hien Dang chose her school for its dedicated teachers and the clinic it offers the residents of its central Seattle neighborhood. "The teachers seemed really involved in making sure you know everything you need to know. You can tell that they really care."

"I like working in the clinics; it's exciting to work with real patients. You're on your feet all day, and you're never bored!"

The dental clinic is great – there's a dentist to work with you. And my classmates are a really diverse set of people, which I love. I have classmates from Nicaragua and from West Africa." Read Hien's entire student interview...