Dental Assistants
- Health Science
Median Yearly Income
$46,413
Most Common Education Level
Certificate
Projected Job Growth
+8.41%
What do Dental Assistants do?
Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
Career Interests Areas
- Conventional
- Realistic
- Social
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