Dentistry was once a one-person profession. Dental assistants were relegated to the back room, while the dentist handled treatments. Today, a new technique called four-handed dentistry makes a dental assistant a key player in most chairside procedures. The benefits to patients and dentists can’t be understated. What Does a Dental Assistant Do? Dental assistants handle…
Are you good with your hands, interested in helping people, and very detail-oriented? Then you may be an excellent dental laboratory technician. Becoming a dental laboratory technician means belonging to a specialized, in-demand profession that is experiencing a stable occupational outlook in the future. As opposed to many skilled craftsman jobs that are losing ground or disappearing entirely as the labor force moves toward more technically oriented professions, the job outlook for dental laboratory technicians is strong. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “employment of dental laboratory technicians is expected to experience little or no change from 2010 to 2020.” On the whole, the aging population in the United States – particularly in Florida – means that there is significant demand for dental care. There were about 40,900 people working as dental laboratory technicians in 2010, and that number is expected to remain stable or rise just slightly in the current decade. According to the federal statisticians at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, median pay for dental laboratory technicians is $35,140 per year or $16.90 per hour.
On Thursday, October 8, 2015 Florida National University (FNU) South Campus celebrated National Coming Out Day. Observed on October 11th, National Coming Out Day is an effort to encourage people to “come out” (engage in a process of openly identifying oneself as LBGT or a supporter of the LGBT community). To help bring awareness, FNU…
While deciding which career to pursue, students should consider why a particular career or program of study interests them. When it comes to teaching, this is especially important. Prospective teachers might think that the most important part of becoming a teacher is the ability to enjoy spending copious amounts of time with children. While that…
It seems uncommon for many of today’s students to truly understand the value of education at an early age. That’s why students who enroll in dual enrollment programs are often considered extraordinary individuals with a bright mind. They are committed to scholastic excellence, which can be a determiner of future success. Students who are looking…
Rehabilitation aide (RA) and physical therapist assistant (PTA) are two job titles that sound alike, but the roles are very different. Responsibilities may overlap, but the scope of practice differs significantly. Both are rewarding careers, however, for anyone interested in physical therapy and rehabilitation. The Bureau for Labor Statistics’ 15% projected increase in demand for PTAs through…
The world of higher education is not impervious to socioeconomic trends. At North American colleges and universities, for example, psychology degrees became prominent in the late 1970s. Professors could thank widespread interest in the self-help movement. The work of renowned astronomer Carl Sagan, author of the acclaimed Cosmos: A Personal Voyage television series, also boosted…
Social media is by and large an important factor for today’s adults. Browsing social media websites is increasingly becoming a daily activity, especially among the millennial generation who are entering the workforce in various entry-level positions across the board, daily. Do social media sites offer more than an avenue to connect, socialize, and stay up…
A healthcare professional is an important component in our world today. These individuals work continuously to make the lives of patients better and easier, therefore, changing the world as we know it. Students who are considering a career in the healthcare sector are likely already well aware that there is an array of specific healthcare…
There is no clear-cut mold for what success should look like. It takes many different forms, all personalized to the individual hoping to bask in its glow. It is no surprise that Florida National University (FNU) students have the perseverance to find success no matter what hurdles they have to go over. Diagnostic Sonography Graduate…
