Dental Assistants are in High 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!

Dental Assistants who hold DANB CDA certification earn more than non-certified assistants. DANB Certified $20.46 vs Non-DANB $17.76

National Trends - Dental Assistants

National Employment Percent Change Projected Annual Job Openings
2023 2033
United States 376,500 408,000 8% 54,900

State Trends - Dental Assistants

State Employment Percent Change Projected Annual Job Openings
2024 2025 2033
Michigan 9,509 11,830 12,070 +7% 1,680

† Projected Annual Job Openings refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement.

Source: careeronestop.org

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