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DENTAL ASSISTING

DESCRIPTION

Dental assistants work chair side to assist as the dentist treats the patient. Dental assistants make the patient as comfortable as possible. Dental assistants sterilize instruments, prepare the dental tray and perform related clerical tasks.

WORK CONDITIONS

Dental assistants generally work in a dental office which is well lit with good ventilation. Most dental offices are open evenings and Saturdays which afford opportunities for part time and overtime work.

TRAITS COMMON TO SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS

1. Good Manual Dexterity
2. Congenial Personality
3. Efficient and Organized
4. Good Clerical Skills
5. Ability to make a patient feel as comfortable as possible in what might be a stressful situation
6. Good Memory
7. Solid Math Ability

JOB OUTLOOKS FOR THE YEAR 2005

The job outlook for Dental Assistants will far exceed the average as new sterilization measures are needed to prevent infections.

 TEXT FOR THIS COURSE IS WRITTEN ON A 9th GRADE LEVEL