A dental assistant greets patients, prepares materials, schedules appointments, takes x-rays, and helps the dentist during procedures. The job requires graduating high school and completing an associate's degree or on-the-job training. Salaries range from $22,270 to $46,150 annually based on experience. The career has strong growth potential and a bright outlook as the number of dental assistants is expected to increase by 43.1% in the coming years.

1. DENTAL ASSISTANT BY Manar Abdalla D-Block

2. Job Overview Greet Patients Disinfect Equipment Prevent the Spread of Infection Prepare Materials Schedule Appointments Fill Insurance Claims Take X-Rays

3. More Tasks to Accomplish Fabricating Mouth Guards Repair Dentures Removing Excess Cement Placing Dental Dams Of Course Helping the Dentist

4. Education Must Graduate High School Associates Degree Four Years of College Much on the Job Training

5. Education High School Courses…. Biology Chemistry Health Office Practices Science Computer Classes

6. Earnings The earning that a Dental Assistant acquires is based on how long they have worked hourly and yearly. $10-$20 an hour High, $46,150 Middle, $32,380 Low, $22,270

7. Thoughts About Success “ Success is a state of mind. If you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success” I chose this phrase because I want success and this may be a way to get it!

8. Growth Potential The Growth Potential is growing by 43.1% Which is very good because then I may have a chance at being a dental assistant

9. Related Careers Dental Hygienist Medical Assistant Occupational Therapist Assistant Physical therapist Assistant Surgical Technologist

10. Outlook The Outlook for the Career of a Dental Assistant is Very Bright