Dental Assistant
Duties and Responsibilities:
Dental assistants help dentists provide dental
care. They often work in teams with dental hygienists and laboratory
technicians. They may work in health clinics, dental schools, nursing homes,
and the military, but usually they work for dentists in private practice.
Dental assistant duties include:
· .Helping
patients feel comfortable during treatment.
· .Taking
and developing dental x-rays.
· .Taking
medical histories for patients.
· .Sterilizing
and preparing dental instruments and equipment.
· .Instructing
patients about dental health care to include brushing and flossing.
· .Performing
office management tasks.
Average salary:$14,000-$25,000
Educational Requirements:
Dental assistants must have a
high school diploma or GED certified.
They must receive additional
training at a community college, vocational school, or dental school to learn
their skills. Length of programs varies between six months and one year. To
become certified, dental assistants must pass an examination from the dental
Assisting National Board.
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