Dental Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities: Assists with oral surgery and other procedures under the direct supervision of a dentist. Prepares and arranges needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures. Hands necessary tools and equipment to the dentist and provides assistance during treatment. May record findings, change barriers, or sterilize equipment. Requires an associate's degree from an accredited program and 0-2 years of experience. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field

Salary: $26,168-$ 41,090

Education: There are no formal education requirements for entering a career in dental assisting. Dental assisting programs are typically 1-year diploma or certificate programs. These programs tend to focus solely on technical training through classroom, laboratory and clinical instruction. Courses may include dental materials, radiology, chair side assisting, dental office administration and bio dental science.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not? No, because it doesn’t really interest me even though it’s a great career. Plus I already have another career in mind.