POPULAR CAREERS

HEALTHCARE

The continued growth and success of the healthcare industry can be most attributed to the aging population and the so-called baby boomers.
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TECHNOLOGY

The field of technology will be further impelled by innovations and opportunities will overflow as we become an information-rich society.
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BUSINESS

Even with a tough economy, some business careers managed to grow and are still growing. Business careers, especially in financial services, like accounting and actuary continue to offer solid opportunities.
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SOCIAL SERVICE

If your goal is to make a difference and help make this world a better place while earning a decent salary, a career in social service will be right for you.
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VOCATIONAL

Many people have proven that finding and building a recession-proof career is not only for those who are able to acquire a Bachelor's or Master's degree or the highest level of education.
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Dental Hygienist

Dental hygienists perform a very important role in our lives; that is helping us put on a great smile by having a clean and disease- free teeth and gums. They also instruct patients on how to develop and maintain proper dental hygiene habits and preventive oral care.

The procedures involved in administering proper dental hygiene care performed by a dental hygienist start with examining the overall health of the patient's teeth and gums and determining the presence of diseases and abnormalities. Some clinical procedures performed by a dental hygienist are removal of deposits for teeth like plaque, taking dental pictures with the use of x-ray machines, applying cavity-preventive agents like fluorides and administer anesthetics if allowed by State. Dental Hygienists can sometimes prepare laboratory diagnostic tests to be interpreted by dentists who work very closely with them and sometimes work together during treatment.

Requirements to be licensed to practice as a dental hygienist include a degree from an accredited dental hygiene school and must pass a written and clinical examination. One must have at least an associate degree or certificate in dental hygiene to practice in a private dental office while a bachelor's or master's degree is required to teach or work in public health.

Job opportunity in this industry is expected to grow much faster than the average with 33 percent projected growth through 2018. Dental hygienists may be paid hourly, daily, and salaried or commission based and their earnings will vary depending on how many years of experience they have, their geographic location or employment setting. Besides the flexibility of schedules, dental hygienists enjoy excellent salaries as well with an average annual income of more than $55,000.

Other top Healthcare Careers:

Physician Assistant

Among the many challenges that hospitals in some parts of the U.S. are struggling with is the shortage of physicians. Physician assistants are helping to feel this critical need by providing equal, if not better care, than most traditional house staff services.
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Physical Therapist

Physical therapists are responsible for getting people back on their feet after an accident, injury or those suffering from disabling conditions and medical problems that limit their abilities to perform their daily functional activities.
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Registered Nurse

With a record 2.6 million jobs, registered nurses undoubtedly represent the largest healthcare occupation. Nurses can be found everywhere: public and private hospitals, physician's offices, home healthcare agencies, skilled nursing facilities, correctional facilities, schools, the military and more.
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Occupational Therapist

Occupational therapists perform an important role of helping people who are suffering from illness, injury or disability that prevent them from performing their daily tasks independently and effectively to recover, develop, improve or restore the highest level of independence and maintain daily living skills.
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