April 11, 2007
by Eneida Alcalde
Local Education Columnist
If you're looking for a great place to live and earn your medical degree in dental assisting, Pittsburgh, PA should be one of your top choices. It has been ranked by the Places Rated Almanac as one of the top five Most Livable Cities in the U.S. thanks to its low cost of living and cultural opportunities. In fact, as recently as 2005, The Economist ranked Pittsburgh (along with Cleveland) as the most livable city in the U.S.
Dental Assisting
A diploma in dental assisting will give you the needed skills and education to work in a private dental practice. Other employment opportunities include:
- Dental school clinics
- Hospital school clinics
- Civil and military services
Many Pittsburgh schools offer accredited dental assisting programs that will prepare you for the Certified Dental Assisting (CDA) examination, which is recognized or required in more than 30 states. Your program will provide classroom, laboratory, and preclinical instruction in dental assisting skills. Programs last anywhere from 10 months to two years, depending on the type of degree you earn.
There are many benefits to earning a diploma in dental assisting. For one, job prospects are excellent. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment for dental assistants will increase by 27 percent or more through 2014, making it one of the fastest growing occupations in the U.S. In addition, dental assisting offers scheduling flexibility in full and part-time positions.
A dental assisting diploma from one of Pittsburgh's schools can boost your credentials and advance your career while you enjoy a quality lifestyle in this beautiful city.
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About the Author
Eneida P. Alcalde works in Washington, DC and has written several grants, educational manuals, and promotional material for development organizations. Eneida holds a B.A. in international politics and Spanish from The Pennsylvania State University.
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