Dental Practice Equipment

You've finally completed all your training and passed all your exams. Now you're ready to begin your new career as a dental assistant. If you're fortunate enough your school has a job placement program, but others are traveling on a road of uncertainty. A good dental assistant is the back bone of the dental practice, but you can't expect to be paid the same salary as a more experienced assistant. This is why it's very important to know what your worth when applying for a job.

A dental assistant salary will vary according to location, experience and the work they're required to perform. You are be considered an entry level assistant if you have less than 2 years experience in the field. They are normally required to register patients, prep the rooms, and take mouth x-rays. An assistant may be also required to clean and sterilize the instruments. An entry level dental assistant's hourly pay usually ranges from $11 to $14 depending on there location. For example an assistant in California average salary is around $12.96 while an assistant in New York makes around $14.92 an hour. As the assistant career progresses on the Dentist will give them more responsibility and train them in other areas. Within 3 to 5 years an assistant can expect a gross salary of around  $36,000 per year including benefits. A licensed dental assistant's salary is much more than an unlicensed assistant. Their salary can range from $15 to $25 per hour. They are trained to handle medical emergencies such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A licensed certified assistant is required to renew their certifications and to provide documentation that they are continuing to educate themselves on new procedure and state guidelines. Depending on your state everyone including entry level assistants are require to take continuing education course.

You can be a success in you new field you just have to be diligent and determined. Find out what the average dental assistant salary is in your area. This way you will know if you're averaging what your colleagues are earning in other offices in your area. It's also a good idea to volunteer for extra work around the office because most assistants learn their skills from on the job training.

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