Dental+Assistant

**__Career Title__**

 * Denal Assistant

and make sure the patients feel as comfortable as possible while in the chair
 * __Description__**
 * perform a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties
 * sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
 * prepare and layout the instruments required for each patient
 * obtain and update patients records
 * dental assistants work alongside the dentist to provide assistance during dental procedures


 * __Eduacation__**
 * most dental assistants learn everything they need to know on the job.
 * community colleges and junior colleges also offer one year programs to students
 * there are no formal certifications required in most states

__**Skills**__
 * must be reliable
 * works well with others
 * have a good manual dexterity

__**Salary**__
 * median wages are around 32,380
 * salaires can range from 27,000 - 39,000


 * __Job Outlook__**
 * employment is expected to grow 36 percent between 2008 and 2018
 * there will be many opportunities for entry level positions


 * __Related Careers__**
 * Dental Hygenist
 * Dentist
 * Orthodontist
 * Periodontist

by Stephanie Gagnon