Regional Industry Advisory: Dental Assisting Careers

Join the Los Rios Community College District and Valley Vision for a regional industry advisory focused on Dental Assisting Careers on November 17th from 1 to 3 pm. Location to be announced.

This session will convene dental professionals, educators, and industry partners to explore workforce trends, regional demand, and career pathways in dental assisting.

Dental hygienists play a critical role in preventive care and overall health across the Capital Region. From private practices and community clinics to specialty dental offices, demand for skilled hygienists continues to grow, with evolving expectations for clinical competencies, patient care standards, technology use, and licensure requirements. As the field adapts to changing patient needs, regulatory requirements, and advances in dental care, alignment between education and workforce needs becomes increasingly important.

This advisory will provide participants with regional labor market insights and create space for facilitated dialogue with practitioners and partners about current hiring needs, skill expectations, certification considerations, and emerging trends impacting the profession. Participants will have the opportunity to explore training pathways and resource needs, as well as ways to strengthen collaboration between industry and education.

Input gathered during this session will help inform program development, strengthen career pathways, and support strategies that advance workforce readiness and high-quality dental health services throughout the region. All registrants will receive copies of all presented materials, along with a video of the event, followed by a report of our key findings.

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