Dental Assistant
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Dental
assistant help dentists provide dental care. They often work in teams with
dental hygienists and laboratory technicians. They may work in health clinical,
dental schools, nursing homes, and the military, but usually they work for
dentists in private practice. Dental assistant
Duties
include:
Ø helping patients feel comfortable during
treatment.
Ø Taking and developing dental x-rays.
Ø taking medical histories for
patients.
Ø Sterilizing and preparing dental
instruments and equipment.
Ø Instructing patients about dental
health care to include brushing and flossing.
Ø 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, or dental school to learn their skills. Length of programs varies
between six months and one year. to become vocational school, or dental school
to learn their skills. Length of programs varies between six months and one
year. To become certificate, dental assistants must pass an examination from
the dental assisting national board.
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