Dental assisting is the best career we know!
Here are the top reasons why we think you'll love it too...

• Bright outlook in a career that is expected to grow much faster than other occupations. Dental Assistants are in high demand! Click here for more information.

• Rare health care industry job where a degree is not a necessary requirement. Comprehensive training can be done in only 10 weeks with Dental Assisting School of Utah's program.

• Being a dental assistant is an excellent career on its own, but if you decide to pursue further education to become a dental hygienist or dentist, it will be considerably easier as you have accumulated experience in a dental office. You will have the edge over other students in terms of understanding and speed of training.

• Great work hours -- many Dental Assistants work part-time or only 4 days a week! It is a terrific profession for those who want to spend time with their growing families.

• Professional, clean and safe work environment where you will interact with different patients daily.

• Opportunities for advancement including work as dental office administrators, dental assisting instructors and even dental sales representatives.

• Active job where no two days are alike! Your daily routine will always vary and you'll learn many new skills along the way.

• The satisfaction of knowing you have made a positive impact in your patients' lives!

But don't take our word for it...

"My first career was as a licensed cosmetologist. Although I love doing hair, dental assisting gives me the variety and stability I need. I don't have to stress anymore about making tips or working nights and weekends. And it provides a nice steady paycheck. Money isn't the only reason I love it. One day a patient just started weeping because she was so pleased with her new smile. It changed her life. And I helped to do it! It feels so good to help people in this way. Dental assisting is a lot of fun and before I know it, the work week is over and I have a three day weekend to enjoy with my family."- Jill, West Jordan

"Why did I get into Dental Assisting? Because I wanted to become a dentist so I decided to learn everything about the field that I could. I love the people that I work with. Everyone is so nice and friendly. I love my job so much that I've decided that I'm satisfied right where I am at as a dental assistant." - Kristin, Taylorsville

"Going into dental assisting right after high school was the best decision for me. I was able to get a great full-time job right away. It allowed me to grow, expand my skills and increase my earnings along the way. It has also given me the flexibility I need as I started a family and my needs changed. Today I work 2 days a week in the front office; this allows me to be with my kids the rest of the week while still supplementing my family's income nicely. It's been a very rewarding career for me. Over ten years into it and I still love it!"- Andrea, West Valley City