Q. looking for a dentist in charlotte who has decent prices for someone without dental insurance. someone who can do crown work and root canal work...ouch!
A. Hello...Here is a website for a discount dental plan where you can enroll online and look up providers in your area by zip code.
http://www.MyBestDentalBenefits.com
Hope this helps you.
http://www.MyBestDentalBenefits.com
Hope this helps you.
how to become a dental assistant?
Q. i know nothing about college, colleges or anything like that... i'm still in highschool and i'm really interested in becoming a dental assistant (then eventually hygienist or dentist)... so what is every step to take in order to become a dental assistant? if there are any dental assistants answering this, how did you get to where you are now? please tell me exactly... and i would also like to know of all the dental schools/programs that are in the charlotte, nc area... and in virginia too... thanks so much!
A. I know nothing about your area but I imagine you should have several schools near by. Do a search for dental assisting programs in your area. Some schools may require you to have a high school diploma. That doesn't mean that you can't apply before you graduate, you just might not be able to start until after graduation. Once you find some schools, contact them and will give you all the information you need in regards to getting started and the requirements needed. You may not need to go to school for dental assisting, some will train you on the job. These employers are very few, so you should go to college to increase your chances of finding a job. Usually the dental assisting colleges are community colleges or technical/vocational colleges. In most schools a dental assisting degree takes just one year.
The college I attended had career search assistance so it took me only one month to find a job after graduation. I took the dental assistant certification exam which is optional in NE (not sure about NC or VA) but certainly looks good on a resume and may help you get higher pay. Good luck!
The college I attended had career search assistance so it took me only one month to find a job after graduation. I took the dental assistant certification exam which is optional in NE (not sure about NC or VA) but certainly looks good on a resume and may help you get higher pay. Good luck!
How much do dental assistants make?
Q. I live in West Virginia but I'm not against moving to make more money. So, I am curious about how much they can make in the surrounding states such as Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia and North Carolina?
A. I may have answered this same question before, but I'll do it again.
In West Va. (where I live and work), dental assistants can expect to start out at $7.00/hr. w/ no training or experience. That said, w/ experience, they start from $9.00/hr. up. Many assistants in my area make $12 - $13 hr. w/ a few years at the same office. Many assistants in Charleston make upwards of $15/hr. Still, it all varies.
I don't know about Ohio, Kentucky or Virginia, but I know about North Carolina. You have to be a Certified Dental Assistant in NC, but you don't have to be certified (yet) in WV. In NC, they have DA1's and DA2's. Many offices will only hire DA2's. With experience, they start at at least $17.00/hr and go up considerable. Average DA2 w/ several years at the same company makes around $24/hr in Charlotte.
I hope this helps. Dental assisting is a great field. The hours are wonderful and if you find the right office for you, it's just like having a 2nd family. The dentist I worked for was wonderful, truly wonderful. However, there are some very mean ones out there, too. Good luck to you!
In West Va. (where I live and work), dental assistants can expect to start out at $7.00/hr. w/ no training or experience. That said, w/ experience, they start from $9.00/hr. up. Many assistants in my area make $12 - $13 hr. w/ a few years at the same office. Many assistants in Charleston make upwards of $15/hr. Still, it all varies.
I don't know about Ohio, Kentucky or Virginia, but I know about North Carolina. You have to be a Certified Dental Assistant in NC, but you don't have to be certified (yet) in WV. In NC, they have DA1's and DA2's. Many offices will only hire DA2's. With experience, they start at at least $17.00/hr and go up considerable. Average DA2 w/ several years at the same company makes around $24/hr in Charlotte.
I hope this helps. Dental assisting is a great field. The hours are wonderful and if you find the right office for you, it's just like having a 2nd family. The dentist I worked for was wonderful, truly wonderful. However, there are some very mean ones out there, too. Good luck to you!
Isn't there a free dental clinic in Charlotte NC for people who don't have dental insurance?
Q. My roommate's mouth is all swollen from a toothache, but he has no insurance.
A. Is there a dental school around you?? Nothing is free...although a l ot of dentists will let you make payments
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