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Careers in Oral Health
Your career as an oral health professional can take you almost anywhere you want to go. Whatever your goals and aspirations, you’ll enjoy a rewarding life and a career path that suits your lifestyle.
Careers in oral health include four main professions:
- Dentist
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Assistant
- Laboratory Technician
Learn more on the dental team resources page.
Dental Schools
California Dental Schools
- California Northstate University – College of Dental Medicine
- Loma Linda University (LLU) — School of Dentistry
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) — School of Dentistry
- University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) — School of Dentistry
- University of the Pacific (UOP) — School of Dentistry
- University of Southern California (USC) — School of Dentistry
- Western University of Health Sciences – College of Dental Medicine
National Dental Schools
Other Education Links
- CDA C.E. Course Offerings
- Registered Dental Assistants in Extended Functions (RDAEF) Programs
- Infection Control for the Dental Assistant (8 Hour)
- Dental Sedation Assistant Courses
- Orthodontic Assistant Courses
- Radiation Safety Courses
- Coronal Polishing Courses
- Ultrasonic Scaling Courses
- Pit/Fissure Sealant Courses