Dental Assistant

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Duties and responsibilities:

Dental assistants help dentist provide dental care. They often work in teams with dental hygienist and laboratory technicians. They may work in health clinics, dental schools, nursing homes, and the military, but usually they work for dentist in private practice. Dental assistant’s 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 managements task

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 6 months – 1 year. To become certified, dental assistant must pass an examination from the Dental Assisting National Board

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