Are you interested in pursuing a career in the dental field? If so, now would be a good time to explore a career in dental assisting. There is a huge dental assistant shortage in the state of Minnesota. Dental Assisting is a very rewarding career that is well-compensated in the state of Minnesota. Minnesota pays the highest than any other state starting at $21-$25 an hour. It takes as little as 12-24 months to become a dental assistant. As a dental assistant you have the choice to stay in that career or you can choose to continue your training to become a dentist, dental hygienist, or a dental therapist (Minnesota Dental Association, Early Childhood Dental Network, and Minnesota Oral Health Coalition, April, 2021).

Are you wondering if dental assisting is right for you? If so, as yourself the following questions:
Are you detail oriented?
Are you organized?
Are you a multi-tasker who can work independently?
Do you enjoy helping people?
If you answered yes to the questions above this might be something you want to look into.
As a dental assistant you can work in a variety of settings, including:
Dental private practice
Orthodontics
Dental laboratory
Oral surgery
Pediatric dentistry
Endodontics
Periodontics
Public health education
There is such a shortage of dental assistants in every region of Minnesota, as a result there is currently a 100% job placement rate and many employers are currently offering incentives. If you are looking to get into the career as fast as possible there is a fast track to employment option in which a diploma can be obtained in as little as 10 months.

There are 13 dental assisting programs throughout Minnesota, to find these resources and more information visit www.minnesotaoralhealthcoalition.org/dentalassistant.
If you are interested in figuring out if this is the right path for you and how you accomplish it, reach out to me at info@atozeducationalconsulting.com or 612-735-1261.
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