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Dental assistant
Alternative titles: Dental clinic assistant, Oral surgery assistant, Prosthodontics dental assistant, Orthodontics dental assistant
Average Salary
$24.25/hPlacement Rates
What are the main duties?
- Prepare treatment room and instruments.
- Assist dentist during treatments (fillings, orthodontics, dental prostheses, etc.).
- Assist dentist when taking dental x-rays.
- Instruct patients on oral hygiene and infection prevention.
- Perform laboratory duties.
- Oversee inventory for supplies and equipment.
Is it right for you?
- You have good visual acuity.
- You are tidy and discreet.
- You are diligent about cleanliness.
- You are methodical.