how much can i make as a dental assistant?
Asked by dt69
i am a guy about to turn 16 and am looking for a job as a dental assistant, one that is willing to train. the reason for this is because i am looking to become a doctor in the future and i feel this job would be good experience. someone who just finished at NYUDC told me this is what she did. hopefully there are some dentists here who could tell all about what i can do. thank you sooooo much in advance.

Best Answer:
You may have a hard time finding a dentist's office to train you, because most people complete a Dental Assisting program at a technical school and graduate with a certificate. Therefore, they are already trained for the job. Here is the salary info for Dent. Assist: The median dental assistant salary is $31,739, with the higher 75th percentile earning $34,709 and the lower 25th earning $28,446.* Many dental assistant positions are salaried, guaranteeing you a regular paycheck. Private practices often have fewer hours (3 or 4 days per week), allowing you an easy schedule that complements your lifestyle. The benefits packages offered to dental assistants vary from one practice to another, but can include: Paid vacation Paid holidays Free dental care Paid sick leave Reimbursement for continuing education 401(k) pension plan Health insurance Uniform allowance Dental assistants with experience have higher earning potential. Also, the salary of a dental assistant depends primarily upon the responsibilities associated with the specific position and the geographic location of employment.
http://www.allalliedhealthschools.com/faqs/dental-assistant-salary.php
Answered by sunflower16