Dental Assistant
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with patients to make them comfortable in the dental chair and to prepare them for treatments and procedures
- Sterilize dental instruments
- Prepare the work area for patient treatment by setting out instruments and materials
- Help dentists by handing them instruments during procedures
- Keep patients’ mouths dry by using suction hoses or other equipment
- Instruct patients in proper dental hygiene
Salary:$47,580
Education:
High school students interested in a career as a dental assistant should take courses in biology, chemistry, and anatomy. Some states require assistants to graduate from an accredited program and pass a state exam.
Demand:
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of dental assistants with similar occupations
Reflection: I don’t think I would like to become a dental assistant. The pay is low compared to a regular dentist and wouldn’t be doing much. I would rather be a dentist.
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