There are two MoGEA study guides and flashcard sets in the Education Office to be used by students. In addition, Lincoln University has a number of helpful resources that are available to all students such as tutoring in the library, and personal guidance from advisors.
Salary. The pay scale for dental assistants ranges from about $24,220 to $48,350. In 2013, the average pay for dental assistants was $35,640, and the median pay was $34,900. Those with the highest salaries live in the metropolitan areas of Manchester, New Hampshire; San Francisco; and Haverhill, Massachusetts.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected 31 percent employment growth for dental assistants between 2010 and 2020, more than double the 14 percent average for all occupations. Its May 2012 figures showed an average wage of $16.86 per hour for dental assistants, or $35,080 a year.