how much do they make....and which cities do they make it in???
Dental Assistant?
Median hourly earnings of dental assistants were $13.62 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $11.06 and $16.65 an hour. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $9.11, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $19.97 an hour.
(These are the average earnings for dental assistants in the US...info was last modified August 4, 2006)
Reply:Here are two websites that may help you with both of your questions.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Dental Assistant..?
Is there any dental assistants out there? Can you please tell me the pros and cons of being one and what you enjoy most? What is your paycheck like and what are your benefits?
Dental Assistant..?
I've been working as a dental assistant in general dentistry for 5 years now. I love that I don't sit at a desk all day, I get to meet all kinds of interesting people and every day is different. The bad thing is that the hours are a little tough (we sometimes have to work through lunch or have to stay late), grumpy patients can put a real damper on the day and the doctors with their attitudes make me want to smack them. What you get payed varies from where you live and what kind of dental office you work at. I think I started out at $8.50 an hour and I'm up to $15.00 (ready for a raise too). Benefits? Depends on the office as well. The last office I worked in had great benefits!! Bonuses, free dental work, was taken to continuing ed. courses all expenses paid, health care paid for. The office I work in now has crappy benefits. Bonuses are sporadic (whenever the doc isn't being a jerk), no health coverage, no CEU. So there you have it. Good luck
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Reply:Depending on where you live, I am in school right now for Dental Assisting, a certified registered assistant is worth at least 20 an hour, which means you're looking at 15 an hour. If you havent got prior training, and you go to an office for on the job training, they can start you out at whatever they want to.
I love the program, and its really cool learning how to work everything, taking xrays, molds, and putting on dental dams.
Dental Assistant..?
I've been working as a dental assistant in general dentistry for 5 years now. I love that I don't sit at a desk all day, I get to meet all kinds of interesting people and every day is different. The bad thing is that the hours are a little tough (we sometimes have to work through lunch or have to stay late), grumpy patients can put a real damper on the day and the doctors with their attitudes make me want to smack them. What you get payed varies from where you live and what kind of dental office you work at. I think I started out at $8.50 an hour and I'm up to $15.00 (ready for a raise too). Benefits? Depends on the office as well. The last office I worked in had great benefits!! Bonuses, free dental work, was taken to continuing ed. courses all expenses paid, health care paid for. The office I work in now has crappy benefits. Bonuses are sporadic (whenever the doc isn't being a jerk), no health coverage, no CEU. So there you have it. Good luck
Reply:uneployed
Reply:Depending on where you live, I am in school right now for Dental Assisting, a certified registered assistant is worth at least 20 an hour, which means you're looking at 15 an hour. If you havent got prior training, and you go to an office for on the job training, they can start you out at whatever they want to.
I love the program, and its really cool learning how to work everything, taking xrays, molds, and putting on dental dams.
Dental Assistant?
To be dental assistant do you need to go to college
Dental Assistant?
I have been a Dental Assistant for 6 years and I started working at my office a week after I graduated high school. I never went to school for it. Some offices will hire a person without experience because then you are trained for the way that they do things. The only thing that I took a class for was to get xray certified. That is so you can take xrays.
Reply:yes of course
there are special course for dental assistant and dental hygienist
u have to study that and then u can be dental assistant
Reply:Yes. Check out these web sites (note: google for lots of others, depends on where you want to train):
http://www.dats.net/
http://www.allalliedhealthschools.com/fa...
Reply:Actually the first answer is correct to a cretain degree in the UK every Dental Nurse/Assistant has to be registered with the General Dental Council by July 2008.
If you have been a dental nurse for 4 years full time in the last 8 years or the equivalent part time, you will be eligible to register via the grand parenting clause, this is based on the number of years you have worked and experience.
If you have been d/n for the last 2 years full time in the last 4 years or the equivalent part time, you must be able top rove your competent in certain area's required and have worked the required number of days to register.
If you are just starting out as a d/n, you will be required to en-role on an approved course at a college in order to obtain your d/n qualification.
So yes, you do have to go to college, thats how i got my qualification and was awarded the National Certificate in dental nursing and my Oral health educators qualifacation!
Reply:Not in the US for entry-level assisting.
Anyone can become a dental assistant. If you're talking about a clinical dental assistant, each state has their own laws. Some states require you to be licensed by the state's education department to perform specific duties, and some do not.
Go to www.danb.org and check out your state's requirements.
Reply:yes, your local community college, less time and least expensive
Reply:nope- many will train you!
Reply:no, you only need a 6month technical course. . .
for certification.
Reply:duh
Dental Assistant?
I have been a Dental Assistant for 6 years and I started working at my office a week after I graduated high school. I never went to school for it. Some offices will hire a person without experience because then you are trained for the way that they do things. The only thing that I took a class for was to get xray certified. That is so you can take xrays.
Reply:yes of course
there are special course for dental assistant and dental hygienist
u have to study that and then u can be dental assistant
Reply:Yes. Check out these web sites (note: google for lots of others, depends on where you want to train):
http://www.dats.net/
http://www.allalliedhealthschools.com/fa...
Reply:Actually the first answer is correct to a cretain degree in the UK every Dental Nurse/Assistant has to be registered with the General Dental Council by July 2008.
If you have been a dental nurse for 4 years full time in the last 8 years or the equivalent part time, you will be eligible to register via the grand parenting clause, this is based on the number of years you have worked and experience.
If you have been d/n for the last 2 years full time in the last 4 years or the equivalent part time, you must be able top rove your competent in certain area's required and have worked the required number of days to register.
If you are just starting out as a d/n, you will be required to en-role on an approved course at a college in order to obtain your d/n qualification.
So yes, you do have to go to college, thats how i got my qualification and was awarded the National Certificate in dental nursing and my Oral health educators qualifacation!
Reply:Not in the US for entry-level assisting.
Anyone can become a dental assistant. If you're talking about a clinical dental assistant, each state has their own laws. Some states require you to be licensed by the state's education department to perform specific duties, and some do not.
Go to www.danb.org and check out your state's requirements.
Reply:yes, your local community college, less time and least expensive
Reply:nope- many will train you!
Reply:no, you only need a 6month technical course. . .
for certification.
Reply:duh
Dental Assistant?
Hi. I wanted to know what you need to do to become a Dental Assistant. Like if you need to go to school for it with just a High School Diploma. Also, if you do need to go to school for it, for how long? And what is the pay like. Any information on this would be very helpful. Thank You =)
Dental Assistant?
Every state is different, but in mine you do not have to go to school for it, but you do have to pass a state test in radiology, jurisprudence(Dental law) and infection control. It would be pretty hard, if not impossible, to pass this test without either having gone to dental assisting school or being in the field previously.
As far as the pay, it varies by location, skill, and experience. No offense meant, because I say this to everyone who asks about the pay, but if the pay is the main reason you want to get into assisting, don't do it. You should do it because you are interested in the field, not because you hear it pays well.
Reply:Dental assistants provide support functions for dentists including assisting with dental procedures, lab work and office functions.
When helping with patient's dental procedures, a dental assistant may be involved with:
Preparing dental instruments
Gathering patient's dental records
Handing instruments to dentist during patient procedures Keeping the patient's mouth dry during procedures Instructing patients on proper oral healthcare
Taking and preparing x-rays
Applying anesthetics
Lab duties of dental assistants include making casts of teeth, creating temporary crowns and cleaning dental prosthetics.
Office support includes scheduling appointments, receiving patients in the office, billing, ordering supplies and keeping patient records.
Most dental assistants work in dentist's offices. A small portion may work in hospitals or doctor's offices. Similar to dental hygienists, up to one third of dental assistants work part-time.
Salary Ranges / Job Outlook for Dental Assistants
Like many healthcare fields, the demand for dental assistants is expected to grow faster than average over the next decade.
The median hourly pay rate for dental assistants is $13.10 and the high and low range of the scale is $8.45 at the low end and $19.41 at the high end.
Advancement in this career is limited due to the low education requirements. Some dental assistants advance to office management or product sales representatives. Others go to school for an additional year to become a dental hygienist. Dental assisting is very much an entry level position, but experience in the field and additional education can be very lucrative.
Education / Getting Started
Several educational paths exist to become a dental assistant. Most dental assistants learn on the job, however more and more dentists hire assistants with formal training. The American Dental Association accredits one and two year dental assistant programs leading to certificates or associate's degrees. Some schools offer four to six month dental assisting programs, but these are not accredited. A clinical rotation is part of the training.
Most States require dental assistants to be registered or licensed. Dental assistants who perform x-rays may be regulated by their State as well. The Dental Assisting National Board offers certification that meets the registration requirements in over 30 states. CPR training and continuing education may be a requirement of a dental assistant
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Dental Assistant?
Every state is different, but in mine you do not have to go to school for it, but you do have to pass a state test in radiology, jurisprudence(Dental law) and infection control. It would be pretty hard, if not impossible, to pass this test without either having gone to dental assisting school or being in the field previously.
As far as the pay, it varies by location, skill, and experience. No offense meant, because I say this to everyone who asks about the pay, but if the pay is the main reason you want to get into assisting, don't do it. You should do it because you are interested in the field, not because you hear it pays well.
Reply:Dental assistants provide support functions for dentists including assisting with dental procedures, lab work and office functions.
When helping with patient's dental procedures, a dental assistant may be involved with:
Preparing dental instruments
Gathering patient's dental records
Handing instruments to dentist during patient procedures Keeping the patient's mouth dry during procedures Instructing patients on proper oral healthcare
Taking and preparing x-rays
Applying anesthetics
Lab duties of dental assistants include making casts of teeth, creating temporary crowns and cleaning dental prosthetics.
Office support includes scheduling appointments, receiving patients in the office, billing, ordering supplies and keeping patient records.
Most dental assistants work in dentist's offices. A small portion may work in hospitals or doctor's offices. Similar to dental hygienists, up to one third of dental assistants work part-time.
Salary Ranges / Job Outlook for Dental Assistants
Like many healthcare fields, the demand for dental assistants is expected to grow faster than average over the next decade.
The median hourly pay rate for dental assistants is $13.10 and the high and low range of the scale is $8.45 at the low end and $19.41 at the high end.
Advancement in this career is limited due to the low education requirements. Some dental assistants advance to office management or product sales representatives. Others go to school for an additional year to become a dental hygienist. Dental assisting is very much an entry level position, but experience in the field and additional education can be very lucrative.
Education / Getting Started
Several educational paths exist to become a dental assistant. Most dental assistants learn on the job, however more and more dentists hire assistants with formal training. The American Dental Association accredits one and two year dental assistant programs leading to certificates or associate's degrees. Some schools offer four to six month dental assisting programs, but these are not accredited. A clinical rotation is part of the training.
Most States require dental assistants to be registered or licensed. Dental assistants who perform x-rays may be regulated by their State as well. The Dental Assisting National Board offers certification that meets the registration requirements in over 30 states. CPR training and continuing education may be a requirement of a dental assistant
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Dental Assistant?
Hi. I wanted to know what you need to do to become a Dental Assistant. Like if you need to go to school for it with just a High School Diploma. Also, if you do need to go to school for it, for how long? And what is the pay like. Any information on this would be very helpful. Thank You =)
Dental Assistant?
Every state is different, but in mine you do not have to go to school for it, but you do have to pass a state test in radiology, jurisprudence(Dental law) and infection control. It would be pretty hard, if not impossible, to pass this test without either having gone to dental assisting school or being in the field previously.
As far as the pay, it varies by location, skill, and experience. No offense meant, because I say this to everyone who asks about the pay, but if the pay is the main reason you want to get into assisting, don't do it. You should do it because you are interested in the field, not because you hear it pays well.
Reply:Dental assistants provide support functions for dentists including assisting with dental procedures, lab work and office functions.
When helping with patient's dental procedures, a dental assistant may be involved with:
Preparing dental instruments
Gathering patient's dental records
Handing instruments to dentist during patient procedures Keeping the patient's mouth dry during procedures Instructing patients on proper oral healthcare
Taking and preparing x-rays
Applying anesthetics
Lab duties of dental assistants include making casts of teeth, creating temporary crowns and cleaning dental prosthetics.
Office support includes scheduling appointments, receiving patients in the office, billing, ordering supplies and keeping patient records.
Most dental assistants work in dentist's offices. A small portion may work in hospitals or doctor's offices. Similar to dental hygienists, up to one third of dental assistants work part-time.
Salary Ranges / Job Outlook for Dental Assistants
Like many healthcare fields, the demand for dental assistants is expected to grow faster than average over the next decade.
The median hourly pay rate for dental assistants is $13.10 and the high and low range of the scale is $8.45 at the low end and $19.41 at the high end.
Advancement in this career is limited due to the low education requirements. Some dental assistants advance to office management or product sales representatives. Others go to school for an additional year to become a dental hygienist. Dental assisting is very much an entry level position, but experience in the field and additional education can be very lucrative.
Education / Getting Started
Several educational paths exist to become a dental assistant. Most dental assistants learn on the job, however more and more dentists hire assistants with formal training. The American Dental Association accredits one and two year dental assistant programs leading to certificates or associate's degrees. Some schools offer four to six month dental assisting programs, but these are not accredited. A clinical rotation is part of the training.
Most States require dental assistants to be registered or licensed. Dental assistants who perform x-rays may be regulated by their State as well. The Dental Assisting National Board offers certification that meets the registration requirements in over 30 states. CPR training and continuing education may be a requirement of a dental assistant
affiliate reviews
Dental Assistant?
Every state is different, but in mine you do not have to go to school for it, but you do have to pass a state test in radiology, jurisprudence(Dental law) and infection control. It would be pretty hard, if not impossible, to pass this test without either having gone to dental assisting school or being in the field previously.
As far as the pay, it varies by location, skill, and experience. No offense meant, because I say this to everyone who asks about the pay, but if the pay is the main reason you want to get into assisting, don't do it. You should do it because you are interested in the field, not because you hear it pays well.
Reply:Dental assistants provide support functions for dentists including assisting with dental procedures, lab work and office functions.
When helping with patient's dental procedures, a dental assistant may be involved with:
Preparing dental instruments
Gathering patient's dental records
Handing instruments to dentist during patient procedures Keeping the patient's mouth dry during procedures Instructing patients on proper oral healthcare
Taking and preparing x-rays
Applying anesthetics
Lab duties of dental assistants include making casts of teeth, creating temporary crowns and cleaning dental prosthetics.
Office support includes scheduling appointments, receiving patients in the office, billing, ordering supplies and keeping patient records.
Most dental assistants work in dentist's offices. A small portion may work in hospitals or doctor's offices. Similar to dental hygienists, up to one third of dental assistants work part-time.
Salary Ranges / Job Outlook for Dental Assistants
Like many healthcare fields, the demand for dental assistants is expected to grow faster than average over the next decade.
The median hourly pay rate for dental assistants is $13.10 and the high and low range of the scale is $8.45 at the low end and $19.41 at the high end.
Advancement in this career is limited due to the low education requirements. Some dental assistants advance to office management or product sales representatives. Others go to school for an additional year to become a dental hygienist. Dental assisting is very much an entry level position, but experience in the field and additional education can be very lucrative.
Education / Getting Started
Several educational paths exist to become a dental assistant. Most dental assistants learn on the job, however more and more dentists hire assistants with formal training. The American Dental Association accredits one and two year dental assistant programs leading to certificates or associate's degrees. Some schools offer four to six month dental assisting programs, but these are not accredited. A clinical rotation is part of the training.
Most States require dental assistants to be registered or licensed. Dental assistants who perform x-rays may be regulated by their State as well. The Dental Assisting National Board offers certification that meets the registration requirements in over 30 states. CPR training and continuing education may be a requirement of a dental assistant
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Dental Assistant?
What exactly does a dental assistant do?
Dental Assistant?
Well, we do a whole lot of different things. Our job is to make sure everything runs smooth for the Doc. Basically, we sterilize instruments, take x-rays, set up the DTR (rooms), Pull records, answer phones, and assist the Doc in treatment...ex: Operative, Endo, Pros, and we clean teeth. That's the Prev Dent section. Put it this way...the Dentist only does the pulling, injecting, drilling, and filling. That's all they do, then they go back to their office and wait until we clean up the DTR and set it back up. We're also called Technicians
Reply:Dental assistants are there to not only assist the dentist, but also to make sure everything runs smoothly. We set up/break down the rooms. We try to make it as pleasant as an experience as we can for the patient. We make sure that the dentist has everything he needs for a particular patient and their procedure/s. We do a lot in the office whether it's in the back or the front so that the doctor can focus on the patient and their needs.
Dental Assistant?
Well, we do a whole lot of different things. Our job is to make sure everything runs smooth for the Doc. Basically, we sterilize instruments, take x-rays, set up the DTR (rooms), Pull records, answer phones, and assist the Doc in treatment...ex: Operative, Endo, Pros, and we clean teeth. That's the Prev Dent section. Put it this way...the Dentist only does the pulling, injecting, drilling, and filling. That's all they do, then they go back to their office and wait until we clean up the DTR and set it back up. We're also called Technicians
Reply:Dental assistants are there to not only assist the dentist, but also to make sure everything runs smoothly. We set up/break down the rooms. We try to make it as pleasant as an experience as we can for the patient. We make sure that the dentist has everything he needs for a particular patient and their procedure/s. We do a lot in the office whether it's in the back or the front so that the doctor can focus on the patient and their needs.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Dental Assistant?
To be dental assistant do you need to go to college
Dental Assistant?
nah.. i was a dental assistant. its a bs job because most of the time you sit your *** at the receptionist desk and answering phone. the rest is that you help out your private dentist who hired you. the wage is 10 bucks and its so dang low. later, i quit. rite now, i am making 17-20 bucks and i dont go to work most of the time and i still get paid.. this week i am getting my 800 buck check without even landing a step into the company... LOL
Reply:Some places will train you, others will require that you go and get the certification from a local community college.
Hope this helps.
Reply:In NY, if you work for a dentist for 2 years, consecutively, you can take the exam to become certified. Otherwise, you would have to go to school. You do not need college credits.
If I had the opportunity, I would go to dental hygiene school ( 2 years). The average pay for a hygenist is $50-60K, depending on where you live. Average salary for assistant is $25K.
Something to consider....
Dental Assistant?
nah.. i was a dental assistant. its a bs job because most of the time you sit your *** at the receptionist desk and answering phone. the rest is that you help out your private dentist who hired you. the wage is 10 bucks and its so dang low. later, i quit. rite now, i am making 17-20 bucks and i dont go to work most of the time and i still get paid.. this week i am getting my 800 buck check without even landing a step into the company... LOL
Reply:Some places will train you, others will require that you go and get the certification from a local community college.
Hope this helps.
Reply:In NY, if you work for a dentist for 2 years, consecutively, you can take the exam to become certified. Otherwise, you would have to go to school. You do not need college credits.
If I had the opportunity, I would go to dental hygiene school ( 2 years). The average pay for a hygenist is $50-60K, depending on where you live. Average salary for assistant is $25K.
Something to consider....
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