DAYTON REGIONAL WORKFORCE PORTAL
Dental Assistants
Assist dentist, set up equipment, prepare patient for treatment, and keep records.
Fast Facts
Hourly Pay
Entry Level: $16.32/hr
Median: $20.13/hr
Experienced: $24.87/hr
Current Employment
758 (2019)
Projected Employment
783 (2030)
Growth for Dental Assistants
| 2019 Jobs | 2030 Jobs | Change (2019-2030) | % Change (2019-2030) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 758 | 783 | 25 | 3% |
Industries Employing Dental Assistants
| Industry | Occupation Jobs in Industry (2019) | % of Occupation in Industry (2019) | % of Total Jobs in Industry (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Dentists | 645 | 85.1% | 26.3% |
| Federal Government, Civilian, Excluding Postal Service | 30 | 3.9% | 0.2% |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 24 | 3.2% | 0.3% |
| Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) | 20 | 2.6% | 0.2% |
| All Other Outpatient Care Centers | <10 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Occupational Tasks
- Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
- Record treatment information in patient records.
- Expose dental diagnostic X-rays.
- Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
- Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
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