A Career In Dental Assisting

Dental Assistants work under the supervision of a licensed dentist and assist in the care and treatment of dental patients.  They perform a variety of important functions in the dental office.  As a vital member of the dental health team, the dental assistant prepares the patient for treatment, provides the dentist with necessary instruments, instructs patients in proper oral hygiene, records dental services, and performs various laboratory procedures and managerial duties for the office.

Employment may be sought as a chairside assistant, receptionist, and office manager to the general or specialty dentist in private offices, clinics, and institutions.  The average starting salary for an HCCS Dental Assisting graduate ranges between $9 and $13 hourly.