Did you know Dental Assistants are in demand?

What Dental Assistants do: Dental Assistants work closely with, and under the supervision of a Dentist. They assist in a variety of patient and postoperative oral health care, prepare instruments, complete office and laboratory duties. Short term training available NOW at Mott Community College! Get trained and get a career!

Salary Outlook!     
Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) has released the 2008 DANB Certificate Salary Survey

• 73% of respondents work full time, with a median salary of $18.00/hr.
• 82% work in private practice, and 67% work in general Dentistry
• DANB Certified Assistants report a median length of employment as a dental assistant of 16 years
• Michigan's average salary for a Dental Assistant is listed as $19.64/hr. with credentials and experience

National Trends	Employment		Percent Change	Job Openings
United States	2006	2016
Dental assistants	279,800	361,500	+ 29 %	13,030
State Trends	Employment		Percent Change	Job Openings
Michigan	2004	2014
Dental assistants	10,000	12,470	+ 25 %	530
Source: http://www.careerinfonet.org/occ

Need Further Information?

• For the Dental Assistant Certificate or Dental Assisting Associate in Applied Science Degree, contact Dr. Denise Polk, Dental Assisting Advisor at (810)762-0329, or Denise.Polk@mcc.edu
• For additional career information visit or call MCC Counseling & Student Development Division

 Career Resource Center, PCC 2050, (810) 762-0250