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Dental jobs in Florida are in demand. If you are looking for a new career that offers job security and career opportunities, look no further than the field of dentistry. Dental practices rely on the skills of trained dental professionals. Whether you want to be a dentist, dental hygienist or a dental assistant, your education and experience is needed for a successful dental practice.

Dentist provide general dental care and teach patients how to properly care for their teeth. A dentist can fill cavities, perform root canals and tooth extractions. They also interpret x-rays and develop dental treatment plans for patients to follow. Education requirements include a bachelors degree plus four years of dental school. Starting salaries average $80,000 per year. A general dentist can specialize in orthodontics, surgery and cosmetic dentistry with additional education requirements. Dental hygienist work under the supervision of dentist and provide basic dental care. Hygienist also clean teeth and educate patients on proper oral care. Education requirement for dental hygienist is an associate degree in dental hygiene. Starting salaries for a dental hygienist average $60,000 per year.

Dental assistants help dentist by assisting with dental procedures and laboratory procedures. There are no education requirements but a certificate can help you find a dental assisting job. Online dental programs are available and can be completed in less than one year. Starting salaries for dental assistants average $33,500 per year. Dental assisting can be a rewarding career and with further education you can become a dental hygienist or a dentist. A dental assistant can be promoted to an office manager position with higher pay. The increase in demand for quality dental care should continue well into 2018. Dental technicians work to create dentures and crowns in a dental laboratory. Education requirements vary by state but you can receive a dental technician certificate in approximately two years of training. A certification test is administered by the National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology. Successful completion of this test will result in a Certified Dental Technician certificate. Currently only three states require this certification. Starting salaries for dental technicians average 40,000 per year.

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