What to Know About Working in a Dental Office

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Updated: March 12, 2026 We’ve all sat in the dentist’s chair at least once, but what is working in a dental office like? The dental field offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment that many find professionally fulfilling. If you’re exploring a career in dental assisting or dental hygiene, understanding the day-to-day experience can help you decide […]

What Will I Learn: Dental Assisting

Are you thinking about a career as a dental assistant[1]? Great choice! The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting that employment of dental assistants will grow 18% from 2014 to 2024, which is much faster than the average[2] for all occupations. Check out this video to see what you’ll learn in lecture and lab […]

Kid Tooth Tips: Baby vs. Adult Teeth

Maybe you’ve got a little one whose mouth has turned into a faucet from all that drool, or maybe your kiddo is awaiting his or her first visit from the Tooth Fairy. Either way, it’s time to get the scoop on those teeth. Want to know the drill on baby versus adult teeth? Then look […]

All About the Tooth Fairy

Parents, the times have changed – a single quarter under your kid’s pillow just isn’t going to cut it anymore. You need to stay on top of the trends. Otherwise, little Jessie might start thinking the Tooth Fairy is a total cheapskate.

4 Check-Up Tips for the First Trip to the Dentist

Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends kids see the dentist for the first time around their first birthday? It sounds crazy early, but the reality is preventing cavities starts as soon as those little chompers come in. Since you and your little one’s dentist will be seeing a lot of […]

4 Dental Jobs You Need to Know About in 2016

Guess what everybody has at some point in their lives – teeth! We all need them cleaned and checked to make sure they’re in tip top shape. If you’ve seen someone who isn’t a big fan of oral hygiene…you know that’s not the way to go. Fortunately, most people get that brushing is important. Did […]

Students Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Dental Hygiene Clinic with Free Screening Day

Open wide and say ahhh! That was the theme of the day as Dental Hygiene students at Carrington College, Sacramento celebrated the 10th anniversary of the campus’ Dental Hygiene Clinic with a free screening day for the community. That’s right, students provided screenings at no cost! That included reviewing and recording patient histories. Hygienists-in-training also […]

Dentist ranked No.1 on Best Health Care Jobs list

Factors such as the aging baby boomer population and the increase in the number of people with chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity are driving up demand for health care professionals across all medical industries. One medical profession that is seeing major growth is dentistry. The need for dentists, dental assistants and hygienists is increasing […]