Dental Assistant

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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 military, but usually they work for dentists in private practice. Dental assistant’s duties include:

·         Helping patients feel comfortable during treatment.

·         Taking 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

Educational Requirements:

Dental assistants must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.

They must receive additional training at a community college, vocational college, or dental school to learn their skills. Length of the programs varies between six month to a year. To examination from the Dental Assisting National Board.

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