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DENTAL ASSISTANT https: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Dental_assistant Dental assistants help the dentist in providing more

DENTAL ASSISTANT https: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Dental_assistant Dental assistants help the dentist in providing more efficient dental treatment, by preparing the patient for treatment, sterilizing instruments, & giving instruments during the procedure.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DESCRIPTION I got this information on : https: //hiring. monster. com/hr/hrbest-practices/recruiting-hiring-advice/jobdescriptions/dental-assistant-job-description. aspx

RESPONSIBILITIES & DESCRIPTION I got this information on : https: //hiring. monster. com/hr/hrbest-practices/recruiting-hiring-advice/jobdescriptions/dental-assistant-job-description. aspx • Makes sure patient is comfortable • Prepare patients for treatments and procedures • Help dentists by handing them stuff during procedures • Keep patients’ mouths dry by using suction hoses and other equipment • Process x rays and complete lab tasks, under the direction of a dentist • Keep records of dental treatments • Schedule patient appointments • Work with patients on billing and payment Dentist assistants work with dental hygienist or/and a dental laboratory. And they work in a private office. https: //collegegrad. com/careers/dental-assistants

EDUCATION & TRAINING - They get paid $16. 35 per hour & in a

EDUCATION & TRAINING - They get paid $16. 35 per hour & in a year they make $34, 000. - There's 2 types of roles one of them is a dental assistant & the other is a dental hygienist. A dentist hygienist cleans & examines the teeth. Dental assistants helps during surgery by passing equipment's needed & processes xrays. - I would go to Concorde Career College to get my dental assistant license. https: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Dental_assistant - Being a dental assistant can take from 9 months to 2 years its depends on whether it’s a certificate, diploma or degree program.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT - A higher level then a dental assistant is a dental

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT - A higher level then a dental assistant is a dental laboratory technician. A dental laboratory technician makes $18. 12 a year & $37, 690 a year. You have to have a high school diploma or equivalent to be a dental lab. Technician. https: //nadl. org/certification/dental-lab-career. cfm

SALARY & BENEFITS http: //money. usnews. com/careers/best-jobs/dentalassistant/salary The people that have the highest salary

SALARY & BENEFITS http: //money. usnews. com/careers/best-jobs/dentalassistant/salary The people that have the highest salary live in the Metropolitan areas of San Rafael, California. There median salary 34, 900. Hourly they pay you $16. 30. Their benefit is that they get more money.

APTITUDES & VALUES REQ. - You need interpersonal skills, which means you need to

APTITUDES & VALUES REQ. - You need interpersonal skills, which means you need to communicate with patients & other dentists. You also need administrative skills which is paying attention to what you are doing & computer skills. The last thing you need is medical skills which is administering fluoride, anticipating sequence of dental procedures, applying bleaching agents and sealants and developing and mounting dental radiographs. - A personal value required to be a dental assistant is to have communication others & have a great attitude. https: //www. thebalance. com/list-of-dental-assistant-skills 2062342