Dental Assistant

A dental assistant may be trained to aid dentists at the chair side, clean instruments and the work area, and perform laboratory procedures, such as helping in construction of dentures and models of the teeth and mouth. A high school diploma or equivalent, a certificate (program of up to one year of study beyond high school), an Associate Degree (two years of study beyond high school), or on-the-job training by the employer are all pathways to becoming a dental assistant.