Occupation Profile for Dental Assistants
Assist dentist, set up patient and equipment, and keep records.
Signficant Points
- Job prospects should be excellent.
- Dentists are expected to hire more assistants to perform routine tasks so that they may devote their own time to more complex procedures.
- Many assistants learn their skills on the job, although an increasing number are trained in dental-assisting programs; most programs take 1 year or less to complete.