You can make a difference in the dental field. Find out more about a career as a dental assistant!
You can make a difference in the dental field. Find out more about a career as a dental assistant!
In a dental clinic, dental assistants treat patients with the utmost care! In addition to taking care of patients, they make sure that dentists have everything they need—in perfect condition and at the right time.
To become a dental assistant in Quebec, although not mandatory, obtaining a diploma of vocational studies (DVS) in Dental Assistance is strongly recommended. Some clinics require a DVS, so be sure to contact the clinic of your choice to find out more!
The following facilities offer the dental assistant program:
If you ask Fatima, she’ll tell you that being a dental assistant is the best job in the world!
You need to be pretty independent and resourceful in this role, but you also get to work closely with dentists on all types of procedures, from fillings to root canals to extractions. There’s never a dull moment!
Her main motivation for pursuing a career in dentistry is the human connection: caring for people and giving them their smile back.
Soon, she’ll be starting a three-month internship at a children’s hospital. She dreams of working with young people and helping them develop good oral hygiene habits.
She’s very confident she’ll find a job after her internship.
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