Dental assistant

A dental assistant assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures. They take care of radiographs; ask about patient’s medical history, take blood pressure, pulse, sterilizing instruments & equipment. They also provide direct patient care in all dental specialties including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and periodontics & oral surgery.

Salary: $35,000 to $47,000

Education: it is a short term career which only takes about nine months.

Becoming a dental assistant is what I have wanted to do for a while, the job really interests me. I got familiar with this job because my sister is a dental assistant, she inspired me and she enjoys her job.