Dental Assistant
Duties and Responsibilities:
Dental Assistant assist the dental operator in providing more efficient dental treatment, by preparing the patient for treatment, passing the tools during procedures, holding suction devices, etc.
Salary:
The average salary for a dental assistants $16.70 an hour and $34,740 per year.
Education:
Most programs take about 1 year to complete and lead to a certificate or diploma. Dental assistants who do not have formal education in dental assisting may learn their duties on-the-job training.
Demand for this profession:
Employment of dental assistant is projected to grow 18 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations.Ongoing research linking oral health and general health will likely continue to increase the demand for preventive dental services.
Reflection:
I wouldn’t want to become a dental assistant because i don’t have an interest in dental assisting.
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