Dental Assistant

NOC 3411

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Episode 33, filmed in Summerland, Thompson-Okanagan

Brian meets a dental assistant in Summerland who helps the dentist by passing instruments during treatment, taking X-rays, recording everything that is done, and maintains the patient's records. It's a great stepping stone to careers in health care!

Employment Trends 2022–2032 

  • Annual employment growth: 1.5%

  • Job openings: 2,000

Salary: $54,226 

Education: Diploma/Certificate Excluding Apprenticeship

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