Career Outlook for Dental Assistants
Also known as:
Certified Dental Assistant, Dental Aide, Dental Assistant, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, Orthodontic Assistant, Orthodontist Assistant, Registered Dental Assistant, Surgical Dental Assistant
The overall job outlook for Dental Assistant careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 17.87 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 1.12 percent per year. Demand for Dental Assistants is expected to go up, with an expected 65,850 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 2.34 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!
There are currently more Dental Assistants in the following states
| California | 47,140 |
| Texas | 29,950 |
| Florida | 20,690 |
| New York | 14,420 |
| Illinois | 11,390 |
| Ohio | 9,780 |
| Pennsylvania | 9,580 |
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Dental Assistants