Salaries and other compensation indicators for certified dental assistants (CDAs) continue to rise, driven by the fact the rate at which CDAs are leaving the profession has increased dramatically over the past four years.
Statistics gathered during CDABC’s biannual employment survey indicate that 16 percent of CDAs in BC are not currently employed in the dental field, up significantly from 10 percent in 2006. However, a greater proportion of those non-working CDAs are not looking for work, resulting in a rise in salaries and benefits for CDAs who are still on the job.
“We frequently have more than 90 jobs posted on our website, so if a CDA is not working, there are probably personal reasons why that person has chosen not to seek employment,” said Andrew Huige, Executive Director of Certified Dental Assistants of BC.
Find out more, including the answers to the following questions, in the Employment Survey Report:
Where are the most CDA jobs right now?
Do younger dentists really pay higher salaries?
What are the top 3 reasons a CDA quits?
What have 66% of CDAs never asked their employer?
What is the best way to improve job satisfaction of CDAs? (It’s not wages!)
How long does it take a CDA to find a job?
Does training actually translate into higher wages?
To purchase a copy of this report, please call the CDABC office at 1.800.579.4440.
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Certified Dental Assistants of BC (CDABC) is an incorporated, not for
profit association promoting the interest of its members and the
profession in British Columbia. As a corporate member of the Canadian
Dental Assistants’ Association, the CDABC contributes to the ongoing
development of the dental assisting profession.
The
CDABC provides leadership for the profession and leadership
opportunities for members through volunteer activities. The association
provides information resources, products, and education opportunities
for its members. Recognised as the collective voice of the profession,
the association is the advocate for certified dental assisting,
fostering unity among members, and is the agent for positive change.
