Dental Careers for Women: Dental Assistant

Career: Dental Assistant
Average salary: $30,222
Degree needed: Associate’s degree or certificate in dental assisting
Certifications: Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification, as well as licensing in some States

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Common employers: Dental offices, physician’s offices and Federal, State or local governments
Job outlook: Very strong job growth, excellent job opportunities for women

Common duties may include:

• Sterilizing and disinfecting dental instruments and equipment
• Preparing tools for patients and type of work to be done
• Preparing patients for treatment
• Making patients comfortable
• Working alongside the dentist to provide assistance
• Taking x-rays and preparing materials for dental impressions

Skills needed:

• Good people skills
• Knowledge of dental procedures
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Attention to detail
• Ability to do tedious work

YourBeanstalk’s Opinion: Dental assisting is a rewarding career for women that can also be flexible. A large number of dental assistants work for several dental offices, or work part-time for one office. Because of the flexibility, it’s a great career for women in all walks of life. It is also projected to be one of the fastest growing careers in the next ten years.

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