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 certificate.
They must receive additional training at a
community college, vocational 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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