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 school, 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 patients about dental health care and equipment.

·       Instructing patients about dental health care to include brushing and flossing.

·       Performing office management tasks.

 

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

 

Education requirements:

Dental assistants must have 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 or programs varies between six months and one year. To become certificated, dental assistants must pass an examination from the dental assisting national board

 

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