All About Dental Assisting

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
IS BEING A DENTAL ASSISTANT RIGHT FOR YOU? \
WHAT MAKES AN ASSISTANT DIFFER FROM A HYGIENIST?
WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED IN THIS FIELD
THE DUTIES OF THE JOB
THE REWARDS GO BEYOND SALARY
GETTING STARTED
TRAINING THAT IS A MUST
SCHOOL CHOICE OPTIONS
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
WHAT ABOUT ONGOING EDUCATION?
GETTING HELP PAYING FOR IT ALL
SCHOLARSHIPS
OTHER FUNDING SOURCES
SCHOOL’S OUT … SO, NOW WHAT?
FINDING A JOB
TIPS FOR ACING INTERVIEWS
WORKING IN DENTAL OFFICES
EMPLOYMENT IN HOSPITALS
THE EDUCATIONAL ARENA
A SNAPSHOT OF THE FIELD
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ANTICIPATED SALARY
GETTING AHEAD
CLOSING