Learn about the types of people who become dental assistants. This page goes into detail about the ethnic and gender ratio of the workplace.
Ethnic Mix, 2019
The largest ethnic group of dental assistants are White, making up 55% of the population. The next highest segments are Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish and Black or African American, making up 18% and 11% respectively.
Employment Type Mix, 2019
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