A Day In The Life
Health Sciences Industry
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Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist.
Health Sciences Industry
Dental Assistants
Average
$41,630
ANNUAL
$20.01
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,460
ANNUAL
$14.16
HOURLY
Mid Level
$38,280
ANNUAL
$18.41
HOURLY
Expert Level
$56,500
ANNUAL
$27.17
HOURLY
Dental Assistants
6,580
Projected job openings through 2030
Dental Assistants
Supporting Programs
Dental Assistants
Dental Assistants
01
Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
02
Record treatment information in patient records.
03
Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
04
Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
05
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
06
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
07
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
08
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
09
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
10
Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer.
Dental Assistants
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Learning
SKILL
Instructing
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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