Some places start off at $20 or more an hr. My friend just started after graduation and she is making bank. Good luck I'd go to salary.com. It depends how big it is...private care? Depends just go to that website.
Somebody know about a Dental Assistant job in Durham NC and how much is the payment rate for this kind of job?
my mom is a dental assistant in rockwall, tx and she makes around $21 an hour.
Reply:no sorry. do you have any education? you can usually make more than those just starting out that way...
Reply:there alot of Dental Assistant here in Durham NC. Salary are $13-20/ hr.
Reply:Try salary.com, you can enter the zip code and they will tell you all the info you need.
Friday, May 21, 2010
How much can a dental assistant make in a year?
Do they get paid good money and good benefits? What is their salary?
How much can a dental assistant make in a year?
Depending on your location...it's about $53,000 a year. Just go Yahoo Search it (or Google it) and type in "Dental Assistant Salary"
I'm sure their benefits are markedly similar to those of legal secretaries, lab technicians, dental hygenists, etc. It would largely depend on the firm and whether or not they provide good benefits to the owners %26amp; management---
It would be very competitive---and for that reason alone, I'm sure they would have to be appealing to applicants---forcing the firm to offer very good benefits.
Reply:a lot
Reply:$60 per hour in San Jose, California times 2080 hours in a year equals $124,800.00.
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How much can a dental assistant make in a year?
Depending on your location...it's about $53,000 a year. Just go Yahoo Search it (or Google it) and type in "Dental Assistant Salary"
I'm sure their benefits are markedly similar to those of legal secretaries, lab technicians, dental hygenists, etc. It would largely depend on the firm and whether or not they provide good benefits to the owners %26amp; management---
It would be very competitive---and for that reason alone, I'm sure they would have to be appealing to applicants---forcing the firm to offer very good benefits.
Reply:a lot
Reply:$60 per hour in San Jose, California times 2080 hours in a year equals $124,800.00.
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Main difference between a dental Assistant and Hygienist?
Which requires more school? What is the average starting pay for each ?
Main difference between a dental Assistant and Hygienist?
The main diffrence between the two are duties and pay. A dental assistant pretty much does everything for the dentist as in prepares everything, before the procedure, help them throughout the procedure, and cleans up everything after the procedure. Also there is such thing as a level 1 and a level 2 dental assistant. A level one isn't allowed inside the mouth, like they can hold the suction and retract the cheek but thats it. While a level 2 can actually clean the patients teech, take impressions and x-rays, among other things. A hygienist, can do soo much more, and can do everything without the dentist being present, alot of the time they will rent the chair from the dentist and work at many diffrent office, you can pretty much make your on scheduel. They are also allowed to go below the gum linne. If you are considering between the 2 I would suggest the Hygienist, I spent 1 year in school for an assistant and, whish i would have just spent the extra year to become a hygienist, they pay is hugely diffrent. Hope this helps!!
Reply:Much more schooling, therefore much more money for a dental hygienist. Dental hygiene schools have high qualification requirements and most programs are 2 years.
Depends on where you live, but a fully qualified hygienist earns about twice what a similarly experienced assistant earns.
Hygienists in most states can give injections and clean below the gum level. They actually produce revenue for a dental practice as their services are charged out.
Reply:Go to salray.com to find the pay rate for hygienists and assistants in your county. The assisting school I went to was 9 months long and the hygiene school I'm going to is 16 months long. The cost for school is also very different. My assisting school was 14k and my hygiene school is 60k. Hygienists have and always will get payed way more than assistants, but assistant pay isn't all that bad if you're good at it.
Reply:Ok put it like this a hygienist are a few steps away from becoming dentists. Assistants are steps away from becoming hygienist.
Dental assistants do exactly that assist the dentist. Hygienist usually work on their own.
The pay is a total difference, hygienist make much more.
Reply:The main differences between a dental assistant and a hygienist are pay, tasks, and level of education.
Hygienists get paid more because typically they go do school longer and they learn more things. There are schools where you can learn dental assistant tasks, but most training is on the job. Depending on what type of office you go to.
Hygienists do a lot more than dental assistants are permitted to do. Generally this varies from state to state. Dental assistants with an EFDA certification can do more than just regular dental assistants. And dental hygienists with an efda certification can do more than the regular dental hygienists. ONLY THE DENTIST IS ALLOWED TO ADMINISTER ANESTHETICS!
Usually dental assistants assist the dentist with procedures they do, they suction, and pass instruments. they can also take impressions and they clean the area when the patient is done. The ones with the EFDA certification are allowed to do a lot more. Hygienists usually just do cleanings, (polishing the teeth, checking gums, scaling the teeth, adminstering flouride.) the ones with the efda certification can place fillings, and sealants.
Anyone in the office can get their radiology license, which is just so you can push the x-ray button. even people who arent certified dental assistants or registered dental hygienists.
There are 2 year and 4 year programs for dental hygiene. Usually it is recommended to do the 4 year program because you never know what will happen to your hands and if you took the 4 year program you can become a product rep for companies, like crest and colgate. you can also become a teacher. and if they ever have too many dental assistants they will require people to go for the 4 year one. you do the same amount of clinical hours, but the reward is much greater. you would also get paid more because you have a higher degree.
As for the pay, on average (depending on the area) dental hygiensts can earn an UPWARDS of 30 dollars an hour. dental assistants can earn anywhere between 8-20 dollars an hour, of course thats average, so many places could be more.
Reply:VictorB
In about forty states now dental hygienists are allowed to administer local anesth. I am licensed to admin. infiltration anesth. only, however in many states such as Louisiana, hygienists are allowed to give block injections. Just FYI.
Reply:I'm a dentist.
They are two entirely different occupations. They just both happen to be in the dental profession.
Dental hygiene is a two year program (exactly like nursing school). There, they take didactic and clinical courses. They taken board exams and licensing exams in order to practice. They have to hold a license to practice, just like nurses and like doctors (dentists, physicians, podiatrists, optometrists, etc. etc.).
Dental assistants, however, can be formally trained or they can be bumbs taken off the street who (hopefully) learn on the job. Dental assisting programs run several months, mostly hands-on. There's very little didactic training, if any.
Obviously, dental assistants are more important to a dental practice than are hygienists. A doctor cannot work without his assistants. We can work just fine without hygienists (although it's worthwhile for us to have hygienists working under us).
Nonetheless, hygienists--unlike assistants--are able to perform deep cleanings on patients. In some states, they can even administer local anesthetic (which I think is an absolutely terrible idea for a number of reasons, despite the added convenience it affords us docs).
Basically, hygienists are health care providers. Assistants are not.
As such, a hygienist is going to be paid a lot more. They can make as much as $50 to $70k per year. Assistants are lucky if they reach $30 in most states.
Assistants, depending on the location and their training, start around $10 to $15 per hour. Hygienists are easily twice that much.
Main difference between a dental Assistant and Hygienist?
The main diffrence between the two are duties and pay. A dental assistant pretty much does everything for the dentist as in prepares everything, before the procedure, help them throughout the procedure, and cleans up everything after the procedure. Also there is such thing as a level 1 and a level 2 dental assistant. A level one isn't allowed inside the mouth, like they can hold the suction and retract the cheek but thats it. While a level 2 can actually clean the patients teech, take impressions and x-rays, among other things. A hygienist, can do soo much more, and can do everything without the dentist being present, alot of the time they will rent the chair from the dentist and work at many diffrent office, you can pretty much make your on scheduel. They are also allowed to go below the gum linne. If you are considering between the 2 I would suggest the Hygienist, I spent 1 year in school for an assistant and, whish i would have just spent the extra year to become a hygienist, they pay is hugely diffrent. Hope this helps!!
Reply:Much more schooling, therefore much more money for a dental hygienist. Dental hygiene schools have high qualification requirements and most programs are 2 years.
Depends on where you live, but a fully qualified hygienist earns about twice what a similarly experienced assistant earns.
Hygienists in most states can give injections and clean below the gum level. They actually produce revenue for a dental practice as their services are charged out.
Reply:Go to salray.com to find the pay rate for hygienists and assistants in your county. The assisting school I went to was 9 months long and the hygiene school I'm going to is 16 months long. The cost for school is also very different. My assisting school was 14k and my hygiene school is 60k. Hygienists have and always will get payed way more than assistants, but assistant pay isn't all that bad if you're good at it.
Reply:Ok put it like this a hygienist are a few steps away from becoming dentists. Assistants are steps away from becoming hygienist.
Dental assistants do exactly that assist the dentist. Hygienist usually work on their own.
The pay is a total difference, hygienist make much more.
Reply:The main differences between a dental assistant and a hygienist are pay, tasks, and level of education.
Hygienists get paid more because typically they go do school longer and they learn more things. There are schools where you can learn dental assistant tasks, but most training is on the job. Depending on what type of office you go to.
Hygienists do a lot more than dental assistants are permitted to do. Generally this varies from state to state. Dental assistants with an EFDA certification can do more than just regular dental assistants. And dental hygienists with an efda certification can do more than the regular dental hygienists. ONLY THE DENTIST IS ALLOWED TO ADMINISTER ANESTHETICS!
Usually dental assistants assist the dentist with procedures they do, they suction, and pass instruments. they can also take impressions and they clean the area when the patient is done. The ones with the EFDA certification are allowed to do a lot more. Hygienists usually just do cleanings, (polishing the teeth, checking gums, scaling the teeth, adminstering flouride.) the ones with the efda certification can place fillings, and sealants.
Anyone in the office can get their radiology license, which is just so you can push the x-ray button. even people who arent certified dental assistants or registered dental hygienists.
There are 2 year and 4 year programs for dental hygiene. Usually it is recommended to do the 4 year program because you never know what will happen to your hands and if you took the 4 year program you can become a product rep for companies, like crest and colgate. you can also become a teacher. and if they ever have too many dental assistants they will require people to go for the 4 year one. you do the same amount of clinical hours, but the reward is much greater. you would also get paid more because you have a higher degree.
As for the pay, on average (depending on the area) dental hygiensts can earn an UPWARDS of 30 dollars an hour. dental assistants can earn anywhere between 8-20 dollars an hour, of course thats average, so many places could be more.
Reply:VictorB
In about forty states now dental hygienists are allowed to administer local anesth. I am licensed to admin. infiltration anesth. only, however in many states such as Louisiana, hygienists are allowed to give block injections. Just FYI.
Reply:I'm a dentist.
They are two entirely different occupations. They just both happen to be in the dental profession.
Dental hygiene is a two year program (exactly like nursing school). There, they take didactic and clinical courses. They taken board exams and licensing exams in order to practice. They have to hold a license to practice, just like nurses and like doctors (dentists, physicians, podiatrists, optometrists, etc. etc.).
Dental assistants, however, can be formally trained or they can be bumbs taken off the street who (hopefully) learn on the job. Dental assisting programs run several months, mostly hands-on. There's very little didactic training, if any.
Obviously, dental assistants are more important to a dental practice than are hygienists. A doctor cannot work without his assistants. We can work just fine without hygienists (although it's worthwhile for us to have hygienists working under us).
Nonetheless, hygienists--unlike assistants--are able to perform deep cleanings on patients. In some states, they can even administer local anesthetic (which I think is an absolutely terrible idea for a number of reasons, despite the added convenience it affords us docs).
Basically, hygienists are health care providers. Assistants are not.
As such, a hygienist is going to be paid a lot more. They can make as much as $50 to $70k per year. Assistants are lucky if they reach $30 in most states.
Assistants, depending on the location and their training, start around $10 to $15 per hour. Hygienists are easily twice that much.
How much does a dental assistant in Boston make per hour?
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How much does a dental assistant in Boston make per hour?
I'd say somewhere in the same neighborhood as working at Wal-Mart. Maybe 10% more. $7.50 /hr
Reply:ummmmmm,
i thnk around 20 dollars
Reply:I live in British Columbia, Canada... and I know Dental Assistants who are making $25/hour (CDN), and have great hours and great perks. I'm going to school to be Dental Hygienist... and they are making $35/hour (CDN) right out of school.
There is a huge demand for them too!!
How much does a dental assistant in Boston make per hour?
I'd say somewhere in the same neighborhood as working at Wal-Mart. Maybe 10% more. $7.50 /hr
Reply:ummmmmm,
i thnk around 20 dollars
Reply:I live in British Columbia, Canada... and I know Dental Assistants who are making $25/hour (CDN), and have great hours and great perks. I'm going to school to be Dental Hygienist... and they are making $35/hour (CDN) right out of school.
There is a huge demand for them too!!
What happens to a dental assistant after being radiated for over ten years?
Dental assistants should NEVER be in the room while exposing x-rays. If a child needs to be held, the parent should be employed with that. X-ray technologists do get some very mininal exposure, due to being in the room while the x-rays are on (ie, barium swallows, upper GIs, barium enemas, hysterosalpingograms, etc).
What happens to a dental assistant after being radiated for over ten years?
Usually a Dental Assistant would not get irradiated. Even if they were present while a patient was having their x-rays taken, the assistant would wear a lead apron (which x-rays can't get through) or stand behind a screen which would protect them from the radiation while the x-ray was done. Dentists and dental assistants (and other people who work with x-rays) have to wear a badge that is sensitive to x-rays. This is checked regularly (not sure how often) to ensure they are not being exposed to x-rays.
Reply:Anybody working with radiation should be wearing a film monitor badge.
As you know the effevts of radiation exposure are cumulative, so looking at your readings over the years you should be able to ascertain your level.
Remembering the simple things like leaving the room during the exposure all ad up to decreasing your exposure.
Reply:After 10 years I'd say you're done!!!
Reply:Let's see.... I have all my limbs, no extra fingers or toes, no funky growths, so I'd have to say... Nothing.
What happens to a dental assistant after being radiated for over ten years?
Usually a Dental Assistant would not get irradiated. Even if they were present while a patient was having their x-rays taken, the assistant would wear a lead apron (which x-rays can't get through) or stand behind a screen which would protect them from the radiation while the x-ray was done. Dentists and dental assistants (and other people who work with x-rays) have to wear a badge that is sensitive to x-rays. This is checked regularly (not sure how often) to ensure they are not being exposed to x-rays.
Reply:Anybody working with radiation should be wearing a film monitor badge.
As you know the effevts of radiation exposure are cumulative, so looking at your readings over the years you should be able to ascertain your level.
Remembering the simple things like leaving the room during the exposure all ad up to decreasing your exposure.
Reply:After 10 years I'd say you're done!!!
Reply:Let's see.... I have all my limbs, no extra fingers or toes, no funky growths, so I'd have to say... Nothing.
What is the difference between Dental Nurse and Dental Assistant?
Sorry, I don't know this one. Plus I don't think anyone else will either. I'm just hoping to help you close this out and save your 2 pts.
What is the difference between Dental Nurse and Dental Assistant?
RZ told me you'd lose your 2 pts if No one else answered your question. So here I am. Sorry no one can help you!
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What is the difference between Dental Nurse and Dental Assistant?
RZ told me you'd lose your 2 pts if No one else answered your question. So here I am. Sorry no one can help you!
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A few questions for Dental assistant ?
Well im starting a cource in April its a 20 hour program once a week for about 4 months. When im finished with the cource they will give a certificate that shows all of what I learned. Now will i be able to get a job in an office or will I always get declined since I dont have any office experiance?
Also what should i exspect as my starting pay?
What type of scrubs can you wear?
A few questions for Dental assistant ?
You will get paid more if you get your RDA or CDA. You will probably be able to get a job, but if anyone else applies w/more licenses they will choose them over you in most cases. Starting pay really depends on where you live, state, city. What you wear is up to the office. Some have a required color/uniform, others let you choose. Good Luck!
Also what should i exspect as my starting pay?
What type of scrubs can you wear?
A few questions for Dental assistant ?
You will get paid more if you get your RDA or CDA. You will probably be able to get a job, but if anyone else applies w/more licenses they will choose them over you in most cases. Starting pay really depends on where you live, state, city. What you wear is up to the office. Some have a required color/uniform, others let you choose. Good Luck!
I'm a certified dental assistant. but I have not been one for 10 years. Is there any site I can go to refresh
Try dentaltown.com (now hosted by docere.com). I think you can register as a dental assistant. They have excellent, free CE courses there. I have learned much there myself. Great time to get back in the dental field too. Best wishes.
Arethere any good paying dental assistant jobs anywhere?
southern states?
Arethere any good paying dental assistant jobs anywhere?
check out yahoohotjobs.com and caljobs.com they have really good jobs listed. Good luck
Arethere any good paying dental assistant jobs anywhere?
check out yahoohotjobs.com and caljobs.com they have really good jobs listed. Good luck
If you are a dental assistant, how much do you make?
I'm almost done with DA school, so I am curious, how much do RDA and CDA's make?
If you are a dental assistant, how much do you make?
It varies with experience, the practice and the dr you work for. Coming right out of school you should expect to make aprox. $12-14 an hour. The max I've heard of a DA making is $24/hour and she had about ten years experience. If you work for a specialist you will make alot more money. I was working for an endodontist, I had five years experience and I was making $18/hour. It just depends on the Dr. I had a friend that worked at the same office with me and she had 1 year of exp, she was making $16/hour. Like I said it depends on the Dr and the office, he obviously didn't pay much attention to the market pay. Look up the Workforce Bureau of Statistics for your state and it will give you an average.
Reply:I pay $14.00 per hour
Reply:depends on where you live. you could start at $9-$12.
Reply:If you work with IHS in Oklahoma you get jipped and only make about $8 an hour
Reply:i pay $15-17.50 an hour based on experience and looks/personality. hey, it matters what you look like, sorry.
Reply:looks is not every thing....your a crook
Reply:I make $15/hour and have been a dental assistant for about 4 years. Didn't have to go to DA school though
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If you are a dental assistant, how much do you make?
It varies with experience, the practice and the dr you work for. Coming right out of school you should expect to make aprox. $12-14 an hour. The max I've heard of a DA making is $24/hour and she had about ten years experience. If you work for a specialist you will make alot more money. I was working for an endodontist, I had five years experience and I was making $18/hour. It just depends on the Dr. I had a friend that worked at the same office with me and she had 1 year of exp, she was making $16/hour. Like I said it depends on the Dr and the office, he obviously didn't pay much attention to the market pay. Look up the Workforce Bureau of Statistics for your state and it will give you an average.
Reply:I pay $14.00 per hour
Reply:depends on where you live. you could start at $9-$12.
Reply:If you work with IHS in Oklahoma you get jipped and only make about $8 an hour
Reply:i pay $15-17.50 an hour based on experience and looks/personality. hey, it matters what you look like, sorry.
Reply:looks is not every thing....your a crook
Reply:I make $15/hour and have been a dental assistant for about 4 years. Didn't have to go to DA school though
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How much does a dental assistant make in sarasota?
Try going to http://www.monster.com They have salary charts to use.
How much does a dental assistant make in sarasota?
hi i dont know but i guess that all you would have to do phone or go visit a dental place and ask one of the receptionist who works there.
How much does a dental assistant make in sarasota?
hi i dont know but i guess that all you would have to do phone or go visit a dental place and ask one of the receptionist who works there.
Should i become a dental assistant if i have a very weak stomach?
I don't recommend it, because I have a weak stomach as well. What you could try is an orthodontic assistant, that helps put braces on kids. I have braces, and I enjoy the lively moms, and cheery bright colors of the orthodontist's office, and you wouldn't have to worry about blood, or anything like that. Just putting colorful rubber bands, and wires with glue in kids' mouths. :)
Should i become a dental assistant if i have a very weak stomach?
Don't go into any type of medicine if you have a weak stomach.
Reply:you should stop asking so many damn questions
Reply:no
Reply:Well I don't think dentist see alot of blood and spit isn't something that make people throw up so I think you could, btw I love your pic, Go spongebob!
Reply:I'm thinking no.
Reply:no! you should know dat ! stupid
Reply:Only if looking into people's mouths affects your stomach.
Should i become a dental assistant if i have a very weak stomach?
Don't go into any type of medicine if you have a weak stomach.
Reply:you should stop asking so many damn questions
Reply:no
Reply:Well I don't think dentist see alot of blood and spit isn't something that make people throw up so I think you could, btw I love your pic, Go spongebob!
Reply:I'm thinking no.
Reply:no! you should know dat ! stupid
Reply:Only if looking into people's mouths affects your stomach.
Are there any Certified Dental Assistant I can interview before taking the program?
I'd like to see if it's something I could do for many years.
Are there any Certified Dental Assistant I can interview before taking the program?
I am a Certified Dental Assistant. What would you like to know?
Are there any Certified Dental Assistant I can interview before taking the program?
I am a Certified Dental Assistant. What would you like to know?
Can i be a dental assistant without any formal schooling or training?
Sorry but I hope not
Can i be a dental assistant without any formal schooling or training?
No. Any kind of patient work you have to have proper schooling and a license to prove it. There are costly lawsuits involved in the medical field and companies are held liable for mistakes. They definitely don't want to take the risk of hiring someone with no background.
Reply:Without schooling, you can still remind people to brush and floss twice a day. You don't get paid, but it's important to do it anyway.
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Can i be a dental assistant without any formal schooling or training?
No. Any kind of patient work you have to have proper schooling and a license to prove it. There are costly lawsuits involved in the medical field and companies are held liable for mistakes. They definitely don't want to take the risk of hiring someone with no background.
Reply:Without schooling, you can still remind people to brush and floss twice a day. You don't get paid, but it's important to do it anyway.
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How much does a dental assistant make an hour ?
depending on wher you work, here in virginia they make an average $16 an hour
How much does a dental assistant that just graduated will earn per hour?
Trained in coronal polishing, x rays, infection control etc. education at sanford brown institute
How much does a dental assistant that just graduated will earn per hour?
just a quick note...Pay varies greatly depending on state and duties. In my state, we have expanded-duties assistants which can make between $15-20. These assistants can place fillings take intial impressions, radiographs etc. The non-expanded make between $10-15 per hour
Reply:between $13.00 and $16.00 an hour to start
Reply: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.
Benefits vary substantially by practice setting and may be contingent upon full-time employment. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), almost all full-time dental assistants employed by private practitioners received paid vacation time. The ADA also found that 9 out of 10 full-time and part-time dental assistants received dental coverage.
Reply:Between $10-14.00 per hour depending on where you live. If you work for a specialist, like an Endodontist you will make more.
Reply:I am not putting down anyone elses answers, but it is not a simple cut-dry answer. As a new assistant in the field 10 yrs ago I started out making $7.50 hr. Low by todays standards, but in our office hiring a new, untrained assistant (that is no offence to you but once you are in the field for a while you will see that there are certain things that you can not learn in dental assisting school, and can only come with experience: making temps, working up treatment plans, repairing dentures, etc.) will only start out at about $8.50-9.00 hr. I work in Texas, and by my own opinions am severely underpaid. I am fully expanded, coordinate all sugeries and implants, order supplies, and can do anything that my dentist asks me to and I only make $15.00 hr. I am friends with the owner of the local dental assisting school and she always tells her students to get the notion out of their heads that they are going to start out making "the big bucks" cause if they think that, then they are going to be disappointed. Many have called her back, after they graduated and got offered a job, upset that they were not offered a large salary. You can not expect to get the "big bucks" with only school training or possibly with intern experience. I have seen assistants with more experience than me, who dont know how to do near as much as I can. That is not in anyway bragging, it is what I have experienced. A fully expanded, highly paid assistant, would be able to do absolutely anything #1 that they could by law and #2 without much, if any assistance by the doctor or another assistant. For example: If you worked for a dentist and he did a 8 unit bridge on #5-12, would you be able to make an excellent looking and fitting temporary on that, and take no more than 1 hour to do so? That is something that an experienced assistant could do, no questions asked. So there is no right or wrong answer to your question. There are too many factors that affect the answer: the individual dentist, location, experience level, work quality, etc.
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How much does a dental assistant that just graduated will earn per hour?
just a quick note...Pay varies greatly depending on state and duties. In my state, we have expanded-duties assistants which can make between $15-20. These assistants can place fillings take intial impressions, radiographs etc. The non-expanded make between $10-15 per hour
Reply:between $13.00 and $16.00 an hour to start
Reply: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.
Benefits vary substantially by practice setting and may be contingent upon full-time employment. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), almost all full-time dental assistants employed by private practitioners received paid vacation time. The ADA also found that 9 out of 10 full-time and part-time dental assistants received dental coverage.
Reply:Between $10-14.00 per hour depending on where you live. If you work for a specialist, like an Endodontist you will make more.
Reply:I am not putting down anyone elses answers, but it is not a simple cut-dry answer. As a new assistant in the field 10 yrs ago I started out making $7.50 hr. Low by todays standards, but in our office hiring a new, untrained assistant (that is no offence to you but once you are in the field for a while you will see that there are certain things that you can not learn in dental assisting school, and can only come with experience: making temps, working up treatment plans, repairing dentures, etc.) will only start out at about $8.50-9.00 hr. I work in Texas, and by my own opinions am severely underpaid. I am fully expanded, coordinate all sugeries and implants, order supplies, and can do anything that my dentist asks me to and I only make $15.00 hr. I am friends with the owner of the local dental assisting school and she always tells her students to get the notion out of their heads that they are going to start out making "the big bucks" cause if they think that, then they are going to be disappointed. Many have called her back, after they graduated and got offered a job, upset that they were not offered a large salary. You can not expect to get the "big bucks" with only school training or possibly with intern experience. I have seen assistants with more experience than me, who dont know how to do near as much as I can. That is not in anyway bragging, it is what I have experienced. A fully expanded, highly paid assistant, would be able to do absolutely anything #1 that they could by law and #2 without much, if any assistance by the doctor or another assistant. For example: If you worked for a dentist and he did a 8 unit bridge on #5-12, would you be able to make an excellent looking and fitting temporary on that, and take no more than 1 hour to do so? That is something that an experienced assistant could do, no questions asked. So there is no right or wrong answer to your question. There are too many factors that affect the answer: the individual dentist, location, experience level, work quality, etc.
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How much does a dental assistant make?
It depends on where you live.
In my rurual area, they tend to start at $7 - 9/hour.
But a 20 minute drive can have you starting out at $12.00/hr.
All of these are off the street, no experience.
A friend in Charlotte NC says assistants start at $17 and go up and up depending on experience. In NC assistants have to be certified. They don't in my state.
Dental assisting is a great job. It's very rewarding, and depending on what doctor you work for can be the best job ever. My dentist always worked w/ our schedule and never gave us a hard time.
He's a diamond, though!
I hope this helps!
Happy Holidays!
How much does a dental assistant make?
Not to much, but depends where.
Reply:$10-$15 an hour
Reply:depends on the area... CA. it is around $16-25 per hour Tx is $16-20 per hour
Reply:Do a zip code search at http://www.careerbuilders.com or http://www.monster.com or http://www.payscale.com
Reply:I make $15.00 an hour plus bonuses.
I used to make $16.50, in a larger town.
Reply:I worked over the summer at a children's hospital and made $14 with no experience in a medium size city. You make less in private practice, about $10/ hour and more in hospitals $12- $18 /hour, based on experience.
In my rurual area, they tend to start at $7 - 9/hour.
But a 20 minute drive can have you starting out at $12.00/hr.
All of these are off the street, no experience.
A friend in Charlotte NC says assistants start at $17 and go up and up depending on experience. In NC assistants have to be certified. They don't in my state.
Dental assisting is a great job. It's very rewarding, and depending on what doctor you work for can be the best job ever. My dentist always worked w/ our schedule and never gave us a hard time.
He's a diamond, though!
I hope this helps!
Happy Holidays!
How much does a dental assistant make?
Not to much, but depends where.
Reply:$10-$15 an hour
Reply:depends on the area... CA. it is around $16-25 per hour Tx is $16-20 per hour
Reply:Do a zip code search at http://www.careerbuilders.com or http://www.monster.com or http://www.payscale.com
Reply:I make $15.00 an hour plus bonuses.
I used to make $16.50, in a larger town.
Reply:I worked over the summer at a children's hospital and made $14 with no experience in a medium size city. You make less in private practice, about $10/ hour and more in hospitals $12- $18 /hour, based on experience.
Thinking about becoming a dental assistant....?
do they get 40 hours a week...or part time?
Thinking about becoming a dental assistant....?
Hi, I have worked as a dental assistant since 2001 and everyone i know works 36-40 hours with benefits :)
Reply:most doctors work 4 days but some do 40 hours.
Reply:usially you get 32-40 h a week, consider that full time.
Reply:good choice and good luck.get informations from them
Reply:Being a Dental Assistant is a great choice. Here is information from the Occupational Outlook Handbook about the profession:
"Dental Assistants
Nature of the Work
Working Conditions
Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement
Employment
Job Outlook
Earnings
Related Occupations
Sources of Additional Information
Significant Points
Job prospects should be excellent.
Dentists are expected to hire more assistants to perform routine tasks so that they may devote their own time to more complex procedures.
Most assistants learn their skills on the job, although an increasing number are trained in dental-assisting programs; most programs take 1 year or less to complete.
Nature of the Work [About this section] Back to Top
Dental assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. They work chairside as dentists examine and treat patients. They make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain their dental records. Assistants hand instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients’ mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices. Assistants also sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
Some dental assistants prepare materials for impressions and restorations, take dental x rays, and process x-ray film as directed by a dentist. They also may remove sutures, apply topical anesthetics to gums or cavity-preventive agents to teeth, remove excess cement used in the filling process, and place rubber dams on the teeth to isolate them for individual treatment.
Those with laboratory duties make casts of the teeth and mouth from impressions, clean and polish removable appliances, and make temporary crowns. Dental assistants with office duties schedule and confirm appointments, receive patients, keep treatment records, send bills, receive payments, and order dental supplies and materials.
Dental assistants should not be confused with dental hygienists, who are licensed to perform different clinical tasks. (See the statement on dental hygienists elsewhere in the Handbook.)
Working Conditions [About this section] Back to Top
Dental assistants work in a well-lighted, clean environment. Their work area usually is near the dental chair so that they can arrange instruments, materials, and medication and hand them to the dentist when needed. Dental assistants must wear gloves, masks, eyewear, and protective clothing to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases. Assistants also follow safety procedures to minimize the risks associated with the use of x-ray machines.
About half of dental assistants have a 35- to 40-hour workweek, which may include work on Saturdays or evenings.
Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement [About this section] Back to Top
Most assistants learn their skills on the job, although an increasing number are trained in dental-assisting programs offered by community and junior colleges, trade schools, technical institutes, or the Armed Forces. Assistants must be a second pair of hands for a dentist; therefore, dentists look for people who are reliable, work well with others, and have good manual dexterity. High school students interested in a career as a dental assistant should take courses in biology, chemistry, health, and office practices.
The Commission on Dental Accreditation within the American Dental Association (ADA) approved 265 dental-assisting training programs in 2005. Programs include classroom, laboratory, and preclinical instruction in dental-assisting skills and related theory. In addition, students gain practical experience in dental schools, clinics, or dental offices. Most programs take 1 year or less to complete and lead to a certificate or diploma. Two-year programs offered in community and junior colleges lead to an associate degree. All programs require a high school diploma or its equivalent, and some require science or computer-related courses for admission. A number of private vocational schools offer 4-month to 6-month courses in dental assisting, but the Commission on Dental Accreditation does not accredit these programs.
Most States regulate the duties that dental assistants are allowed to perform through licensure or registration. Licensure or registration may require passing a written or practical examination. States offering licensure or registration have a variety of schools offering courses—approximately 10 to 12 months in length—that meet their State’s requirements. Other States require dental assistants to complete State-approved education courses of 4 to 12 hours in length. Some States offer registration of other dental assisting credentials with little or no education required. Some States require continuing education to maintain licensure or registration. A few States allow dental assistants to perform any function delegated to them by the dentist.
Individual States have adopted different standards for dental assistants who perform certain advanced duties, such as radiological procedures. Completion of the Radiation Health and Safety examination offered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) meets those standards in more than 30 States. Some States require completion of a State-approved course in radiology as well.
Certification is available through DANB and is recognized or required in more than 30 States. Other organizations offer registration, most often at the State level. Certification is an acknowledgment of an assistant’s qualifications and professional competence and may be an asset when one is seeking employment. Candidates may qualify to take the DANB certification examination by graduating from an ADA-accredited dental assisting education program or by having 2 years of full-time, or 4 years of part-time, experience as a dental assistant. In addition, applicants must have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. For annual recertification, individuals must earn continuing education credits.
Without further education, advancement opportunities are limited. Some dental assistants become office managers, dental-assisting instructors, or dental product sales representatives. Others go back to school to become dental hygienists. For many, this entry-level occupation provides basic training and experience and serves as a steppingstone to more highly skilled and higher paying jobs.
Employment [About this section] Back to Top
Dental assistants held about 267,000 jobs in 2004. Almost all jobs for dental assistants were in offices of dentists. A small number of jobs were in the Federal, State, and local governments or in offices of physicians. About 2 out of 5 dental assistants worked part time, sometimes in more than one dental office.
Job Outlook [About this section] Back to Top
Job prospects for dental assistants should be excellent. Employment is expected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through the year 2014. In fact, dental assistants is expected to be one of the fastest growing occupations over the 2004-14 projection period.
In addition to job openings due to employment growth, numerous job openings will arise out of the need to replace assistants who transfer to other occupations, retire, or leave for other reasons. Many opportunities are for entry-level positions offering on-the-job training.
Population growth and greater retention of natural teeth by middle-aged and older people will fuel demand for dental services. Older dentists, who have been less likely to employ assistants, are leaving the occupation and will be replaced by recent graduates, who are more likely to use one or even two assistants. In addition, as dentists’ workloads increase, they are expected to hire more assistants to perform routine tasks, so that they may devote their own time to more complex procedures.
Earnings [About this section] Back to Top
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.
Benefits vary substantially by practice setting and may be contingent upon full-time employment. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), almost all full-time dental assistants employed by private practitioners received paid vacation time. The ADA also found that 9 out of 10 full-time and part-time dental assistants received dental coverage.
Related Occupations [About this section] Back to Top
Other workers supporting health practitioners include medical assistants, occupational therapist assistants and aides, pharmacy aides, pharmacy technicians, and physical therapist assistants and aides.
Sources of Additional Information [About this section] Back to Top
Disclaimer:Links to non-BLS Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
Information about career opportunities and accredited dental assistant programs is available from:
Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago Ave., Suite 1814, Chicago, IL 60611. Internet: http://www.ada.org
For information on becoming a Certified Dental Assistant and a list of State boards of dentistry, contact:
Dental Assisting National Board, Inc., 676 North Saint Clair St., Suite 1880, Chicago, IL 60611. Internet: http://www.danb.org
For more information on a career as a dental assistant and general information about continuing education, contact:
American Dental Assistants Association, 35 East Wacker Dr., Suite 1730, Chicago, IL 60601. Internet: http://www.dentalassistant.org
For more information about continuing education courses, contact:
National Association of Dental Assistants, 900 South Washington St., Suite G-13, Falls Church, VA 22046.
OOH ONET Codes [About this section] Back to Top
31-9091.00
Suggested citation: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, Dental Assistants, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos163.htm (visited February 01, 2007).
Last Modified Date: August 4, 2006"
Here is all the info I have.
Reply:Depends on where you live....my husband is a general dentist in NY and he works 5-6 days a week, and starts as early as 8:00 am and finishes as late a 8:00 pm. it's a different schedule every day. He works every other saturday. Some of his assistants work full time and some work part time.
Reply:Im from the New York area and there is always a ton of full and part times jobs for assisting in the papers.I actually work 4 days but I still get paid for 40 hours. I get paid from 7:30 to 5:30 4 days a week.We get a paid lunch hour.Even if we get out early we still get paid untill 5:30.
Thinking about becoming a dental assistant....?
Hi, I have worked as a dental assistant since 2001 and everyone i know works 36-40 hours with benefits :)
Reply:most doctors work 4 days but some do 40 hours.
Reply:usially you get 32-40 h a week, consider that full time.
Reply:good choice and good luck.get informations from them
Reply:Being a Dental Assistant is a great choice. Here is information from the Occupational Outlook Handbook about the profession:
"Dental Assistants
Nature of the Work
Working Conditions
Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement
Employment
Job Outlook
Earnings
Related Occupations
Sources of Additional Information
Significant Points
Job prospects should be excellent.
Dentists are expected to hire more assistants to perform routine tasks so that they may devote their own time to more complex procedures.
Most assistants learn their skills on the job, although an increasing number are trained in dental-assisting programs; most programs take 1 year or less to complete.
Nature of the Work [About this section] Back to Top
Dental assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. They work chairside as dentists examine and treat patients. They make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain their dental records. Assistants hand instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients’ mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices. Assistants also sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
Some dental assistants prepare materials for impressions and restorations, take dental x rays, and process x-ray film as directed by a dentist. They also may remove sutures, apply topical anesthetics to gums or cavity-preventive agents to teeth, remove excess cement used in the filling process, and place rubber dams on the teeth to isolate them for individual treatment.
Those with laboratory duties make casts of the teeth and mouth from impressions, clean and polish removable appliances, and make temporary crowns. Dental assistants with office duties schedule and confirm appointments, receive patients, keep treatment records, send bills, receive payments, and order dental supplies and materials.
Dental assistants should not be confused with dental hygienists, who are licensed to perform different clinical tasks. (See the statement on dental hygienists elsewhere in the Handbook.)
Working Conditions [About this section] Back to Top
Dental assistants work in a well-lighted, clean environment. Their work area usually is near the dental chair so that they can arrange instruments, materials, and medication and hand them to the dentist when needed. Dental assistants must wear gloves, masks, eyewear, and protective clothing to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases. Assistants also follow safety procedures to minimize the risks associated with the use of x-ray machines.
About half of dental assistants have a 35- to 40-hour workweek, which may include work on Saturdays or evenings.
Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement [About this section] Back to Top
Most assistants learn their skills on the job, although an increasing number are trained in dental-assisting programs offered by community and junior colleges, trade schools, technical institutes, or the Armed Forces. Assistants must be a second pair of hands for a dentist; therefore, dentists look for people who are reliable, work well with others, and have good manual dexterity. High school students interested in a career as a dental assistant should take courses in biology, chemistry, health, and office practices.
The Commission on Dental Accreditation within the American Dental Association (ADA) approved 265 dental-assisting training programs in 2005. Programs include classroom, laboratory, and preclinical instruction in dental-assisting skills and related theory. In addition, students gain practical experience in dental schools, clinics, or dental offices. Most programs take 1 year or less to complete and lead to a certificate or diploma. Two-year programs offered in community and junior colleges lead to an associate degree. All programs require a high school diploma or its equivalent, and some require science or computer-related courses for admission. A number of private vocational schools offer 4-month to 6-month courses in dental assisting, but the Commission on Dental Accreditation does not accredit these programs.
Most States regulate the duties that dental assistants are allowed to perform through licensure or registration. Licensure or registration may require passing a written or practical examination. States offering licensure or registration have a variety of schools offering courses—approximately 10 to 12 months in length—that meet their State’s requirements. Other States require dental assistants to complete State-approved education courses of 4 to 12 hours in length. Some States offer registration of other dental assisting credentials with little or no education required. Some States require continuing education to maintain licensure or registration. A few States allow dental assistants to perform any function delegated to them by the dentist.
Individual States have adopted different standards for dental assistants who perform certain advanced duties, such as radiological procedures. Completion of the Radiation Health and Safety examination offered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) meets those standards in more than 30 States. Some States require completion of a State-approved course in radiology as well.
Certification is available through DANB and is recognized or required in more than 30 States. Other organizations offer registration, most often at the State level. Certification is an acknowledgment of an assistant’s qualifications and professional competence and may be an asset when one is seeking employment. Candidates may qualify to take the DANB certification examination by graduating from an ADA-accredited dental assisting education program or by having 2 years of full-time, or 4 years of part-time, experience as a dental assistant. In addition, applicants must have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. For annual recertification, individuals must earn continuing education credits.
Without further education, advancement opportunities are limited. Some dental assistants become office managers, dental-assisting instructors, or dental product sales representatives. Others go back to school to become dental hygienists. For many, this entry-level occupation provides basic training and experience and serves as a steppingstone to more highly skilled and higher paying jobs.
Employment [About this section] Back to Top
Dental assistants held about 267,000 jobs in 2004. Almost all jobs for dental assistants were in offices of dentists. A small number of jobs were in the Federal, State, and local governments or in offices of physicians. About 2 out of 5 dental assistants worked part time, sometimes in more than one dental office.
Job Outlook [About this section] Back to Top
Job prospects for dental assistants should be excellent. Employment is expected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through the year 2014. In fact, dental assistants is expected to be one of the fastest growing occupations over the 2004-14 projection period.
In addition to job openings due to employment growth, numerous job openings will arise out of the need to replace assistants who transfer to other occupations, retire, or leave for other reasons. Many opportunities are for entry-level positions offering on-the-job training.
Population growth and greater retention of natural teeth by middle-aged and older people will fuel demand for dental services. Older dentists, who have been less likely to employ assistants, are leaving the occupation and will be replaced by recent graduates, who are more likely to use one or even two assistants. In addition, as dentists’ workloads increase, they are expected to hire more assistants to perform routine tasks, so that they may devote their own time to more complex procedures.
Earnings [About this section] Back to Top
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.
Benefits vary substantially by practice setting and may be contingent upon full-time employment. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), almost all full-time dental assistants employed by private practitioners received paid vacation time. The ADA also found that 9 out of 10 full-time and part-time dental assistants received dental coverage.
Related Occupations [About this section] Back to Top
Other workers supporting health practitioners include medical assistants, occupational therapist assistants and aides, pharmacy aides, pharmacy technicians, and physical therapist assistants and aides.
Sources of Additional Information [About this section] Back to Top
Disclaimer:Links to non-BLS Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
Information about career opportunities and accredited dental assistant programs is available from:
Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago Ave., Suite 1814, Chicago, IL 60611. Internet: http://www.ada.org
For information on becoming a Certified Dental Assistant and a list of State boards of dentistry, contact:
Dental Assisting National Board, Inc., 676 North Saint Clair St., Suite 1880, Chicago, IL 60611. Internet: http://www.danb.org
For more information on a career as a dental assistant and general information about continuing education, contact:
American Dental Assistants Association, 35 East Wacker Dr., Suite 1730, Chicago, IL 60601. Internet: http://www.dentalassistant.org
For more information about continuing education courses, contact:
National Association of Dental Assistants, 900 South Washington St., Suite G-13, Falls Church, VA 22046.
OOH ONET Codes [About this section] Back to Top
31-9091.00
Suggested citation: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, Dental Assistants, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos163.htm (visited February 01, 2007).
Last Modified Date: August 4, 2006"
Here is all the info I have.
Reply:Depends on where you live....my husband is a general dentist in NY and he works 5-6 days a week, and starts as early as 8:00 am and finishes as late a 8:00 pm. it's a different schedule every day. He works every other saturday. Some of his assistants work full time and some work part time.
Reply:Im from the New York area and there is always a ton of full and part times jobs for assisting in the papers.I actually work 4 days but I still get paid for 40 hours. I get paid from 7:30 to 5:30 4 days a week.We get a paid lunch hour.Even if we get out early we still get paid untill 5:30.
I am looking for dental assistant jobs in florida web site?
http://degrees.classesusa.com/schools/70...
How much is the dental assistant earn per hour in new zealand?
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How much is the dental assistant earn per hour in new zealand?
A dentist assistant gets $17 an hour. Are you planning on being one?
Glad to help,
Jasmyne
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How much is the dental assistant earn per hour in new zealand?
A dentist assistant gets $17 an hour. Are you planning on being one?
Glad to help,
Jasmyne
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