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Dental Assistants are critical elements for the success of any dentist’s office. Entry level Dental Assistants typically earn $10 – $12 an hour. More experienced Dental Assistants can earn up to $30 an hour, depending on what part of the country they’re practicing.
Back to topTo become a Certified Dental Assistant, you must work as a Dental Assistant fulltime for a period of one year. After that time, you can take the DANB national test for certified dental assistant. This will allow you to enter into a higher level of pay due to your knowledge and experience level. Certified Dental Assistants are responsible for a number of clinical and office duties.
Back to topBesides the regular duties of a Dental Assistant, the Expanded Function Dental Assistant, (EFDA), is licensed by the state to place sealants and different types of fillings. To obtain this license, you must be a certified dental assistant and work full-time as a dental assistant for at least two years. This is your highest level of employment for dental assisting.
Back to topA Dental Assistant Instructor is responsible for educating students on the basics of the Dental Assistant industry. It is their responsibility to educate, train and inform students on such topics as:
Dental Assistant experience is required to become a Dental Assistant Instructor, like those employed by Dental Assistant Pro.
Back to topThe Dental Business Team Administrators are responsible for scheduling patient appointments, finances and record keeping. They are also responsible for tracking patient payments and insurance information and insurance claims filing. The Business team plays a major role in building relationships, since they usually have the initial contact with new patients. Dentists love having a business team member that has a dental assisting background.
The Dental Business Team Administrator must be familiar with the following:
Dental Sales Representatives have a challenging but rewarding job. They are responsible for making sure dental offices receive the equipment, supplies and technology they need to stay up-to-date in the ever-changing dental field. Sales Reps work closely with dentists and their staff to determine what their needs are and make sure the proper supplies are delivered on time.
Dental Sales Representatives must be:
Dental hygienists clean patient's teeth and provide other preventive dental care. They also examine patients' teeth and gums to determine the patient’s oral health. Dental hygienists have an assortment of tools at their disposal that they must be proficient in using. Hygienists use X-ray machines to examine teeth and jaws, and use models of teeth to explain oral hygiene.
It helps to have Dental Assistant training when applying to dental hygiene school. The hygiene school understands that you have basic dental knowledge and that you are well aware of what goes on in a dental office. This Dental Assistant program will help you get accepted into a dental hygiene program.
To be a Dental Hygienist, you must:
Dental consultants are people who oversee a dental practice and make recommendations on how to improve the practice. They train the doctor and staff on systems that add value and efficiency to the practice.
To become a Dental Consultant, you must:
Dentists diagnose and treat teeth and gums, as well as provide advice on proper oral health care. They provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides, and other aspects of dental care. They remove tooth decay, fill cavities, examine X-rays, place protective plastic sealants on children's teeth, straighten teeth, and repair fractured teeth. They also perform corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum disease. Dentists extract teeth and make models and measurements for dentures to replace missing teeth. They also administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications. Some dentists started their dental careers as dental assistants. They found that they enjoyed the profession so much they went on to dental school.
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"I have gained so much from this program. I have learned how to instrument pass, clean rooms, sterilize instruments, how to follow steps for fillings, crowns, rubber dam set-ups, taking impressions, interviewing skills and how to deal with patients! Wonderful experience!" – Megan Pillifant
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