Dental Assistants

They help with patient care, office tasks, and lab duties.

Wages	$30.56 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Very Good
Education & Training	Vocational training is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Dental Assisting/Assistant
On the Job	Work Activities Administer basic health care or medical treatments. Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures. Fit patients for assistive devices. Interview patients to gather medical information. Explain technical medical information to patients. Maintain medical records. Record vital statistics or other health information. Make patient-assistive devices or device models. Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use. Clean medical equipment.
Career Path	Patient Care
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