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Dental Assistants

United States

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Assist dentist, set up equipment, prepare patient for treatment, and keep records.

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Currently Employed: 297,200

Yearly Projected Openings: 15,400

Typical Hourly Wage: $13.44 - $19.62

Typical Annual Salary: $28,000 - $40,800

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Typical education needed for entry: Postsecondary non-degree award

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: None

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: None

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Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
Record treatment information in patient records.
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Clean teeth, using dental instruments.

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