| There are many jobs available for dental assistants, | | | | it was a small office. |
| and there will always be a demand for them as well. | | | | The work environment of a dental technicians is in well |
| So the job outlook looks very great for those | | | | lighted areas. They work alongside the dentist as well. |
| interested in becoming a dental assistant. Many of | | | | The dentist will ask for certain equipment or tools |
| these jobs were in dental offices, while some other | | | | when they need it, and the dental assistant will pass it |
| jobs were in schools, hospitals, and even doctors. | | | | to the dentist. Depending on the job or the office |
| Many dental assistants choose the type of schedule | | | | needs, some dental offices are open on weekends. |
| they want to work, and they usually work part time. | | | | Therefore some assistants have to work weekends |
| They may actually work full time, but divide that time | | | | too. |
| up by two part time dental assistant jobs. There is a | | | | To become a dental technician, it does not usually take |
| very high market demand for dental assistant and it will | | | | that long. Often times, it only takes about one year. But |
| continue to grow as long as people have teeth, or | | | | one can gain the knowledge and experience on the |
| need teeth. | | | | job as well. Many offices however, would probably |
| The main job of an assistant, is to assist the dentist. | | | | prefer someone who has some schooling for the job. |
| The dentist has other serious things to do with a | | | | Dental technicians can earn a decent salary for the |
| patient and other areas, so they can use the assistant | | | | work they do. It can be as much as up to 19 or so |
| to gather instruments, prep the area, prep the patient, | | | | dollars an hour. Tenure and experience and skills play |
| gather patient files, etc. There may be even more | | | | an important part in the amount an assistant can make. |
| responsibilities --each depending upon the type of | | | | Usually there is not a cap on hours unless specified by |
| establishment, and what skills or even experience(s) | | | | the dentist. These are all the reasons one can consider |
| the assistant may have. Many dental assistants also | | | | becoming a dental technician. The pay, the |
| handle appointments, payments and supplies. It again | | | | environment and the short schooling are all good |
| varies, with different things in the office. If staff is | | | | reasons to consider. |
| adequate, then the responsibilities may be lesser then if | | | | |