Why Become a Dental Assistant?
Dental Assisting National Board’s Salary and Satisfaction Survey report from 2024 highlights that 2/3 of dental assistants were satisfied or very satisfied with their work, and that 71% of dental assistants view that dental assisting is a career, not just a job. The Bureau of labor statistics states that the annual mean wage of dental assistants in Pennsylvania as of May 2023 was $47,770, or $22.97 per hour. Please see Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for your area. Dental care is a thriving and rewarding field, and dental assistants make a difference in the lives of patients every day.
Roles of a Dental Assistant
- Assist dentists in daily procedures and treatment
- Prepare treatment rooms
- Sterilize instruments
- Offer dental chair-side support
- Help schedule patient appointments
- Manage digital records
- File insurance claims
- Stock supplies