The dental profession
has several exciting career fields, and is a critical part of
our overall health care. Within this profession, Dental Assistants
and Dental Hygienists play a vital role. Dental assistants perform
a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. Among
other duties, they assist dentists as they examine and treat
patients. They make patients comfortable, prepare them for treatment,
and obtain their dental records, and instruct them on postoperative
and general oral health care. Job prospects for dental assistants
should be excellent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In fact, employment is expected to grow much faster than average
through the year 2012. Demand for trained dental assistants has
never been greater, and that means salaries, benefits and career
advancement are very attractive.
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