Dental Assistance
Duties and
responsibilities:
Dental assistance 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 .
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Helping patients feel comfortable during treatment
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Taking and developing dental x-rays.
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Taking medical histories for patients
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Sterilizing and preparing dental instruments and
equipment.
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Instructing patients about dental health care to
include brushing and flossing.
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Performing office managements .
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 certified, dental assistants
must pass an examination from the dental assisting national board .
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