Dental Assistants
Also called: Dental Assistant, Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA)
In the military: see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, or Navy.
What they do:
Assist dentist, set up equipment, prepare patient for treatment, and keep records.
On the job, you would:
- Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
- Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Record treatment information in patient records.
Health
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Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
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Verbal
Hand and Finger Use
Ideas and Logic
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People interested in this work like activities that include
data, detail, and regular routines. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Medical software
Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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