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Dental Assistant

What is Dental Assistance?

Dental assistants perform many tasks, ranging from providing patient care and taking x rays to recordkeeping and scheduling appointments. Their duties vary by state and by the dentists’ offices where they work.

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Dental Assistant

It’s all in the numbers. Choose your personal STEM path, and discover a multitude of possibilities. From certificate to doctorate and associate to graduate - learn more about creating your career in the world of STEM.

Total Jobs

9,878

Starting Salary

$13.56

Average

Median Salary

$18.78

Average

Experienced Salary

$26.66

Average

Jobs Added

1143

Last 3 Years

Expected Job Growth in DFW

10%

Next 3 Years | National: 5%

Dental Assistant Educational Pathway

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The academic requirements for specific STEM career tracks vary as much as the disciplines. For some fields, an advanced degree is a must, but for others, it depends on your career goals. Whatever your path, here is a summary of the degree options available to you along the way.

  • Required Education: vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
  • Entry Level Degree: Postsecondary nondegree award
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