Erwin Library: Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting: Internet Resources

Professional Development on the Internet

How do I prepare to enter a career as a professional health worker?

Bookmark professional organization websites in your chosen career path to learn about licensure and certification required to enter and remain in the field. Several of them are listed on this page of the guide.
Prepare for your job search by investigating entries in the U.S. Bureau of Labor's online Occupational Outlook Handbook. See some sample job entries below. Questions to ask?
- What will my duties be?
- What are working conditions?
- How much can I expect to make?
- How do I remain current in the field?
Search or browse Ferguson's Career and Guidance Center, a database provided by Erwin Library (so you'll need your library barcode). This is a great place to begin planning for a career! See more information about it below.

Professional Associations

	North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners Content: “Functions of the Board of Dental Examiners include: the administration of licensure examinations for dentists and dental hygienists; the promulgation of rules and enforcement of laws and regulations governing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in this state; and the issuance and renewal of licenses to dentists and dental hygienists. Links are also provided for State Licensure Boards, Regional Testing Agencies, Professional Agencies, United States Government Agencies, and Research Triangle Links for the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill area."
	American Dental Association "The American Dental Association is the oldest and largest national dental society in the world. The ADA has grown to become the leading source of oral health related information for dentists and their patients."
	American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) "ADHA is the largest professional organization representing the interests of dental hygienists. Members enjoy professional support, educational programs, and numerous opportunities for participation in association decision making."
	American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) "Established over 80 years ago, the ADAA provides continuing education to dental assistants through home study courses, professional journals and local, state and national meetings with educational agendas. It encourages education, registration and certification for dental assisting professionals while providing a network of personal services for its members."

Employment Outlook

Published by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) can help you find career information on:

duties
education and training
pay
and outlook

for hundreds of occupations.

Occupational Outlook Handbook: Homepage

U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Statistics: Dental Hygienists

U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Statistics: Dental Assistants

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center

Available from the Erwin Library (so you'll need your library barcode), Ferguson's Career Guidance Center is a great place to begin planning for a career! You can:

Search or browse for careers

Identify education requirements and possible schools
Develop job search skills
Find job listings

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