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 brushing and flossing.
Preforming office management tasks.
Average Salary:$14,000 - $25,000
Educational Requirements:
Dental assistants must have a high school diploma or GED
certificate.
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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