Become A Dental Assistant With No Degree

As mentioned in my previous post about becoming a nurse with no college degree I would be posting additional career ideas that don't require college but are in high demand and have good earnings potential. While a medical related job but not quite the same as becoming a nurse a position as a dental assistant doesn't require a degree. Many kids my niece included has been taking classes during high school to become a dental assistant. Just like becoming a certified nursing assistant your will need to take some classes and pass an examination to become a certified dental assistant but it wont require completing a full 4 yr college degree program.

If you are unemployed or just graduating and looking for a possible job that doesn't require a degree becoming a dental assistant might just be what your want. This job includes working closely with the dentist to keep instruments, tools and offices clean. You will also be highly involved in keeping the patients at ease and as comfortable as possible. Lab duties, emergency medical procedures and other functions are also part to the required skills a certified dental assistant will need.

The demand for dental assistants is always high and with our aging population it will continue to grow. With all the new dental procedures being offered such as bleaching , whitening and veneers gaining in popularity, in addition to the standard preventative care there shouldn't be any shortfall of open positions for dental assistants and hygienists. Being a dental assistant in an office that specializes in laser teeth whitening might not sound glamorous but for a job that doesn't require a degree it can be quite rewarding. Many government facilities like jails, prisons and military bases are great places to put your skills to work. These types of jobs offer great benefits and above average pay.

Usually completing a course as a dental assistant can be completed in less than 2years and requires no college degree. Check with your local and state agencies for grants and tuition assistance to get enrolled in a dental hygienist class at your local vocational school, community college or state university. Other options would include checking out nursing programs like these listed at Indiana Nursing Schools.