dental assistant 

duties and responsibilities Dental assistants are often confused for dental hygienists, but they are two different roles. While dental hygienists are responsible for cleaning and examining the teeth and gums and reporting the findings to the dentist, dental assistants are more concerned with preparation of the patient, equipment, and instruments. In addition to readying the patient for treatment, the dental assistant may also process x-rays, apply topical anesthetic, and insert or remove equipment or materials from the patients mouth as needed. Dental assistants also assist dentists during procedures or surgery, by handing them instruments, or applying suction or rinse.

salary The pay scale for dental assistants ranges from about $23,550 to $47,580. In 2012, the average pay for dental assistants was $35,080and the median pay was $34,500.

education  Dental assisting programs are typically 1-year diploma 

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duties and responsibilities:

• full dentures for patients who are missing all of their teeth
• removable partial dentures or fixed bridges for patients who are missing only one or a few teeth
• crowns, which are caps for teeth that are designed to restore their original size and shape
• veneers that enhance the esthetics and function of the patient
• orthodontic appliances and splints to help straighten and protect teeth
• Dental technicians work with a variety of materials including waxes, plastics, precious and non-precious alloys, stainless steel, a variety of porcelains and composites or polymer glass combinations. Many technicians acquire skill in the use of sophisticated instruments and equipment while performing laboratory procedures. It is important for the technician to help create tooth replacements that are both attractive and functional.

salary:According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics May 2009 report, the average annual salary for a dental lab technician was $37,690 or an hourly wage of $18.12. The median hourly wage was slightly less at$16.74 with the 10th percentile making $10.27 or lower and the 90th percentile making over $28.07.

education: Dental laboratory technicians may receive their education and training through a two-year program at a community college, vocational school, technical college, university or dental school. Graduates of these programs receive either an associate degree or a certificate. There also are a few programs that offer a four-year baccalaureate program in dental technology.                             

dental lab technician............ i think a "dental lab technician" IS A NICE  JOB,BECAUSE YOU STUDY ABOUT TEETH 

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            doing what is right, fair and honorable is more important than winning or losing 
                               
                                                           chick moorman

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1 have the courage to say no 
2 have the courage to face the truth 
3 do the right thing because it is right .

these are the 3 magic keys to living your
life with integrity




 w. clement stone 

                                                             integrity 

DEFINITION: the quality of being honest and fair.

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He that walketh with wise men shall be                                                                                                                                 wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed