What is the future Job Outlook for a Dental Assistants?

Your job outlook will continue to be Above Average because:

1. The employment growth rate will likely to be above average because of a growing and aging population that requires more health services, Canadians with more dental insurance coverage, and new technologies that improve dental care. Demand may increase as m

2. Although the retirement rate will likely be average, the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.

3. The number of job seekers will likely match the number of job openings.

1. What is a day in the life of a Dental Assistants like?
   Dental assistants perform some or all of the following duties: A. Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply... more
2. What education do you need to become a Dental Assistants ?
   1. Completion of a three-month to one-year college or other program in dental assistance or Completion of secondary... more
3. What is the current Job Outlook for a Dental Assistants ?
   The job outlook for Dental Assistants is considered Above Average because: 1. Employment grew at an average rate.... more
4. How much does a Dental Assistants make?
   The average hourly wages for Dental Assistants is $16.51/HR, which is below to the average for occupations in the... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Dental Assistants"?
   2% of Dental Assistants are unemployed. This rate is below the average for intermediate occupations. more
6. How many Dental Assistants are employed part-time?
   26% of Dental Assistants are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 29,700 workers employed in these... more
7. How many Dental Assistants are self-employed?
   Roughly 0% of Dental Assistants are self-employed. This is considered Below average for the industry as a whole. more
8. What is the average age of a Dental Assistants?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average reflecting the age/retirement structure of the occupation. more