We’re taking a look at a number of different occupations in British Columbia! In a series of blog posts sponsored by , we’re sharing some of the many careers that have positions open in our province right now, and helping connect you to the tools that could help you get a fulfilling (and well paying!) occupation. With a projected one million new job openings in BC by the year 2020, 43% of which require skills training, it really is just a matter of finding your fit.
Today we’re looking at the job of the Dental Assistant, which is a great stepping stone to a career in health care and doesn't require much post-secondary education.
Dental assistants wear a lot of hats at the dentist's office, and you could say that they're the glue that holds them together. They help the dentist by passing instruments during treatment, they take x-rays, polish teeth, make temporary crowns, record everything that's done during a dental procedure, and maintain patient records.
We caught up with Aiko Calma, pictured above, who works at a Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»dental office. She clearly loves the work that she does, and watching her it is clear that this so much more than just a job to her. It's so much more than simply earning a wage. When asked exactly what she loves about it Aiko says "I love how I'm able to help make a difference for my patient's health and helping different people overcome their dental anxiety.".
She's always had an interest in teeth and wanted a job where she could benefit people's health, and she really feels like she does that as a CDA (Certified Dental Assistant).
is a link to WorkBC's career profile on Dental Assistant, which offers insight to this job as well as links to openings for the position that need to be filled TODAY!
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