Dental Assistant
- Ideal for those passionate about patient care and oral health improvement.
- Support dentists in delivering essential dental care and enhancing patient experiences.
- Engage in diverse tasks, from clinical duties to administrative roles.
💰 Earn $46K-$59K
📚 Vocational Training
Overview
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.Scoop
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
- Record treatment information in patient records.
- Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
- Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
- Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
- Relating with or serving others
You are skilled in 💫
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Social Perceptiveness
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Job security
- Personal relationships
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Dental Assistant
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