{"id":147,"date":"2024-07-01T04:45:15","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T04:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nedentalacademy.com\/blog\/?p=147"},"modified":"2024-07-03T04:47:19","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T04:47:19","slug":"dental-assistants-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nedentalacademy.com\/blog\/?p=147","title":{"rendered":"Dental Assistants: What You Need to Know About This Exciting Career"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nedentalacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"a dental assistant working and smiling\" class=\"wp-image-148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nedentalacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nedentalacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.nedentalacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image.png 975w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dental assistants are the backbone of any dental practice; without them, dentists simply wouldn\u2019t be able to provide the life-changing care that our smiles need. And if you\u2019re thinking about becoming a dental assistant, you probably have a lot of questions about the job itself \u2013 and the more you know about this exciting career, the more you\u2019ll want to pursue it! Continue reading to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nedentalacademy.com\/career-paths.html\">dental assistants<\/a> and why this exciting career path is worth considering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Dental Assistants Responsible For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A better question here would be \u201cWhat <em>don\u2019t<\/em> dental assistants do?\u201d because they truly do a little bit of everything within the dental office! They provide patient care, take X-rays, assist with recordkeeping, schedule appointments and help out with billing, and support dentists with various other important tasks. In order to carry out all of these duties, dental assistants need to have solid foundational knowledge of dentistry, concerning things like instrument names and technical terms, certain treatment methods, and above all else, how to ease patients during treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does a Dental Assistant\u2019s Work Environment Look Like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you might assume, almost all dental assistants work in dentists\u2019 offices. Most work full-time, but it is possible to find a part-time position. Many dental offices have atypical hours too and might be open late at night or during weekends, but don\u2019t fret, you\u2019ll certainly get days off. The dental office environment is also everchanging, and no two days are truly the same. Some days are hectic, and you\u2019ll be seeing patients back-to-back, while others might be slower, and you\u2019ll have more time to focus on administrative duties and the sort. If you thrive on the unexpected, you\u2019ll feel right at home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Dental Assistant Career Path?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental assistants themselves are a valuable role that will always be in demand; they\u2019re simply too useful for dentists to be without! Research shows that the employment of dental assistants is expected to grow by around 7% annually for the next ten years, which is faster than the average for all occupations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also several possible paths to becoming a dental assistant, making it a fairly accessible position for most people. Some states require assistants to graduate from an accredited program, while others don\u2019t require formal education, and more emphasis is placed on on-site training. With a low barrier to entry and promising pay (the median is $46k annually as of 2022), as well as the potential for upward mobility, it will continue to remain an expanding and enticing option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to mention, once you\u2019ve got a few years of experience under your belt, you can begin specializing if there\u2019s a particular field that interests you, such as endodontics, orthodontics, pediatrics and more. This personalization is something that few jobs in general can offer! So if you\u2019re thinking about embarking on this career path, know that it\u2019s an exciting one that won\u2019t disappoint you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the NE Dental Academy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at the NE Dental Academy, we\u2019ve proudly helped countless dental assistants over the years to realize their career goals and find their place within this remarkable field. If you have any questions about the article or you\u2019d like to request additional enrollment information, feel free to contact us&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nedentalacademy.com\/contact-us.html\">online<\/a>&nbsp;or by phone for assistance.&nbsp;<strong>Telephone: (508) 392-5314.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental assistants are the backbone of any dental practice; without them, dentists simply wouldn\u2019t be able to provide the life-changing care that our smiles need. 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