Duties and responsibilities:
Dental assistant
help dentist 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 in dentists in
private practice. Dental assistant duties include:
· Helping patients feel comfortable
during treatment.
· Taking and developing dental x-rays.
· Taking medical historians for
patients.
· Sterilizing and preparing dental instruments
and equipment.
· Instructing patients about health
care include brushing and flossing.
· Performing office management tasks.
Average Salary:
$14,000-$25,000
Educational requirements:
Dental assistant
must have a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
They must
receive additional training at a community college, vocational schools, or
dental school to learn their skills. Length of programs varies between six
months and one year. To become certified, dental assistant must pass an
examination from Dental Assistant National Board.
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