CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Dental Assistants are in high demand and it is a profession in the medical field which gives you the satisfaction of job security. As a dental assistant you will be eligible to work in a professional setting assisting with dental procedures along with performing office or lab duties as needed in the practice you work at. 

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ssistant outlook is growing exponentially and very rapidly. The Bureau of Labor Statistics have predicted that dental assistant employment will grow by 19% between the years 2016 and 2026. There are huge career growth opportunities within the dental assisting field.

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Dental Assistants tend to have the satisfaction of a great work-life balance. Depending on the practice you work at, the hours will vary. Most dental clinics have weekends off and typically stay on a professional 9 to 5 Monday to Friday schedule keeping you at a steady 35 to 40 hour work weeks. 

The average salary, as stated on Glassdoor, for a Registered Dental Assistant in Austin, TX is at an outstanding $39,238 or an hourly wage of $18. This data is an average calculation dependent on full-time employment and can vary by location and experience. Typically, dental assistant pay ranges between $13 and $23. Larger populated areas will have higher demands for dental assistants and therefore offer higher salaries.