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 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                                                                         

        

Average Salary: $14,000-$25,000

 

Educational Requirements:   Dental assistants must have a high school diploma or higher. They must receive additional training at a community college, vocational school, or dental school, or dental schools 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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