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Dental Assisting/Assistant.

A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Includes instruction in medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice.

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$36,190 $47,300 $61,780

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Data sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

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Salary Summary

$76,460

Avg Median Salary $76,460

Lowest Median $47,300

Highest Median $105,620

Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

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Career Paths 2

Degree Level Bachelor

Code 51.0601

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