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A career in dental care can be a rewarding and financially secure one as the need for trained dental care professionals has been on the rise. Employment opportunities are numerous and there is high potential for diversifying and furthering your studies later on. Taking extra classes to become proficient in extra skills is also an added asset. Programs that are designed to train dental care professionals can be rigorous as they must cover a wide range of subjects that include everything from anatomy to communication skills. Students will learn about the dental profession as a whole and about professionalism and ethics in particular. The history of dentistry will also be covered as well as the importance of oneÆs professional appearance. The program will cover anatomy, physiology, oral embryology, histology, oral pathology, microbiology, tooth morphology and pharmacology. Dental care courses also cover infection control, disease transmission, pain control, oral evacuation, nutrition and preventive dentistry. Students will learn about dental materials, patient management, instrument transfer, seating and positioning, case presentation, charting, dental specialties, operative dentistry, treatment planning, radiology, coronal polish, taking impressions for study casts, temporary crowns and restorations. Students may also opt for specialized courses to further their skills. Courses in rubber dam application and removal and a Computerized Practice Management Overview can be very beneficial. A career in dental care offers students the chance to apply for positions like dental assistant, dental hygiene assistant/coordinator, dental assistant educator, public health dental assistant or dental specialty assistant. Students can also opt for careers as a Sterilizations Control Assistant, Infection Control Coordinator, Dental Administrator/Receptionist, Dental Computer Operator, Public Educator in Oral Health Prevention or a Dental Benefits Representative for an insurance company. The possibilities are wide and varied for a financially secure career in dental care.
Canadian Provinces with Career Colleges offering diplomas, programs or courses in Dental Care and Dental Office
 Alberta
British Columbia
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Ontario
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