Become an oral health professional!

Why a career in oral health?

As an oral health professional, you can enjoy an in-demand career in healthcare with great work-life balance

 

What kind of careers are there in oral health?

There are many different kinds of careers in oral health, with varying training requirements and job responsibilities. As far as clinical roles that treat patients, there are three: dental assistant, dental hygienist, and dentist. 

There are also careers in oral health that do not treat patients but work in other aspects of dentistry. Dental lab technicians and dental office managers both work within oral health as well. 

Let's compare different dental careers!


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Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Dentistry
Dental Assisting

Dental Assisting

As a dental assistant, you would be a critical member of the dental office team, working with dentists and hygienists to provide safe and comfortable visits. Dental Assistants have both clinical and/or administrative responsibilities.
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Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygiene

As a dental hygienist, you would work with dentists to screen and clean patients’ teeth. Dental hygienists also help educate patients about the importance of preventive care for a healthy smile.
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Dentist

Dentistry

As a dentist, you would work to diagnose patients as well as plan and provide treatment. Dentists can choose to develop specialized areas of expertise, such as pedodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery and more.
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