York options for those looking for a pre-dentistry bachelors program include
biochemistry and microbiology at Dickinson College. Messiah College programs in biology and biochemistry prepare students for postgraduate specialties in dental school. Biology degrees can be earned at York College of Pennsylvania (which offers a pre-medical honors program) or at Gettysburg College. Students can earn a biochemistry or biology degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Millersville. Penn State-York offers both bachelor of science and associate degree programs through its College of Health and Human Development. For students seeking to work in the administrative area of a dental practice, a 16-month medical administrative assistant degree program offered at the York campus of the Consolidated School of Business focuses on health insurance/billing specialist skills and a 10-month diploma program for medical office specialist.
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry projections for dental careers in York for 2002 to 2012 are something to smile about. The number of dentists in the York area is expected to rise 16.7 percent, from 60 in 2002 to 70 in 2012. The increase of York jobs for dental assistants is expected to jump 45.5 percent, growing from 330 jobs to 480 by 2012. A similar trend is found for dental hygienists, with 41.4 percent projected job growth, an addition of 120 jobs to reach an estimated total of 410. Dental laboratory technician jobs are projected to hit 14.3 percent, from 140 jobs in 202 to 160 in 2012.
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