Dental assistant

Dental assistants assist dental operators in providing more efficient dental treatment. Dental operators can focus more time on the procedure; the dental assistant then effectively becomes the operator's extra hands. Dental assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral health care and are valuable members of the dental care team. The duties of a dental assistant are among the most comprehensive and varied in the dental office. The dental assistant performs many tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills.

Salary: $33,470 annually

Education:  Dental assistants can work in the field without a college degree, while in other states; dental assistants must be licensed or registered. Dental assistants are required to meet the minimum certification to work in the field.

Reflection:

No I wouldn’t want to be a dental assistant because I’m focusing on another career and It’s really something I wouldn’t picture myself of doing.