Dental Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:  Dental Assistants have lots of responsibilities like patient care, obtain dental records, send bills, receive payments, etc. they also sterilize instruments and equipment, and prepare tray set ups for dental procedures. They also make patients comfortable as possible in the dental chair and preparing them for treatment. They hand various instruments right beside the dentist so he can focus on the patient.

Salary: $25,993 – $41,073

Education: Most dental assistants learn their skills on the job, although some are trained in dental assisting programs offered by community and junior colleges, technical institutes, trade schools, or the Armed Forces. Search for schools that provide training for this career. No matter how you learn the profession, once you have acquired the knowledge and mastered the skills, it is advisable to sit for the Certified Dental Assistant Exam, offered by the Dental Assisting National Board.