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Dental assistants work closely with dentists as they treat patients. Before dentists' see their patients, assistants clean and sterilize the dental equipment and set up trays for dental procedures.
Earnings for dental assistants vary depending on experience, level of responsibility, employer, and location.
Full-time assistants typically earn between $11 and $30 an hour, or between $23,000 and $62,000 a year.
The national average income for full-time dental assistants is about $34,000 a year.
Educational requirements vary by province or territory. You need to complete a dental assistant program at a college or technical institute following high school.
Dental assisting programs typically include classroom and laboratory instruction on the core skills that assistants must have. Many also offer practical experience at dental schools, clinics, or dental offices.
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