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Dental assistants help dentists provide quality oral health care, educate patients, prepare and sterilize dental instruments and perform administrative work.
A person in this career:
Working conditions and physical demands
Working in this career involves the following physical activities:
Work hours and travel
Salary Range
$31,366 to $44,762
Skills Needed
Enjoy working with people
Enjoy hands-on patient care
Good problem-solving and communication skills
Job Duties
Reviews patient health
Obtain dental radiographs
Make impressions of teeth and gums
Work Locations
Dental offices
Public health departments
Hospitals
Dental schools
Dental clinics