Dental assistant
Duties and responsibilities:
Dental assistants help dentists provide dental care. They often work
in teams with dental hygienist and laboratory technicians. They may work in
health clinics, dental schools, nursing homes, and the military, but usually
they work for 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.
· Preforming office
management tasks.
Average salary: $14,000- $25,000
Education 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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