Dental Assistant  

Duties and responsibilities: A dental assistant is required to do many tasks like interpersonal and technical skills. They have to assist the dentist during treatment procedures .They may also have to develop dental radiographs A.K.A. ( X -Rays ). They have to attend the patient by asking them their medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse. They are the ones who have to prepare and/or sterilize instruments and equipment.

Salary: $23,000-$35,000

Education: To be a dental assistant you don’t need special education. Some dental assistants only have a high school diploma. To become a dental assistant you are required to take a dental assisting program. Some programs are only 1-year long to get your certificate.  You may also take a 2-yeas associates degree program as well. This program combines general education, technical training, and more extensive clinical practicums.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

In my point of view I don’t think that I would want to be a dental assistant. The reason why I wouldn't want to be one is because a dental assistant is not a really big deal. Dental assistants are just like helpers and aren't really important. I would want to be something more important like the actual dentist or a doctor.