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 starting salary of dental assistants greatly depends on many factors including being a certified versus registered, location, and type of practice. For example, by location, you can earn as high as $42,000 working in Minnesota to as low as $27,000 working in Utah.