Dental Assistant

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Duties and Responsibilities:  The short list of their duties includes preparing patients for treatments and teeth cleanings, plus sterilizing instruments. They also often assist dentists during procedures by using suction equipment to clear patients’ mouths. Dental assistants might also process oral X-rays and help maintain patient records.

Salary: In 2012, the average pay for dental assistants was $35,080 and the median pay was $34,500.

Education:  American Dental Assistant Association and a veteran in the field with more than 35 years of experience.

Reflection:  I don’t want to be a dentist because I don’t like the medical field work.