Curriculum profile

Dental assistants perform a variety of patient, office, and lab care tasks, often working outside the dentist while examining and treating patients. Create a comfortable environment for the patient, as they are prepared for treatment and increase overall efficiency in the office.

• The work area is usually near the dental chair so they can place instruments, materials, and medications and deliver them to the dentist when needed.

• Help with office tasks schedule and confirm appointments, receive patients, maintain treatment records, send invoices, receive payments, and order dental supplies and materials.

• About half of dental assistants have a 35- to 40-hour.

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• workweek, which can include work on Saturdays or afternoons.

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• Dental assistants should not be confused with dental hygienists, who are licensed to perform different clinical tasks.

Professional benefits

• Develop relationships with customers who have constant and constant visits twice a year.

• Regular office hours

• Several career paths

• Opportunities

• Individual and group practices.

• Public Health Dentistry

• Specialized practices

• Selling dental products