Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Certified Registered Dental Assistant, Dental Assistant (DA), Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA), Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Oral Surgery Assistant, Orthodontic Assistant (Ortho Assistant), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Surgical Dental Assistant
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) | 75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Wage | $24,380 | $29,620 | $36,400 | $43,860 | $50,980 |
| Hourly Wage | $11.72 | $14.24 | $17.50 | $21.09 | $24.51 |
| Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 4,790 | 4,830 | 1% | 540 |
| United States | 354,600 | 378,000 | 7% | 39,000 |
| School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATA College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Louisville, KY | At least one but less than two years: 32 |
| Medical Career & Technical College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Richmond, KY | Less than one year: 20 |
| MedQuest College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Louisville, KY | Less than one year: 182 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Erlanger, KY | At least one but less than two years: 19 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Owensboro | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Owensboro, KY | At least one but less than two years: 13 |
| Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Safety Manager - Burlington, KY | HazTek Inc. | Burlington, Kentucky | 04/19/2021 | No |
| Retail Sales Print Associate | Staples | Lexington, Kentucky | 04/19/2021 | Yes |
| Retail Sales Supervisor | Burlington | Florence, Kentucky | 04/18/2021 | No |
| Security Shift Supervisor | G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. | Florence, Kentucky | 04/19/2021 | No |
| State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA/CNA) | Letcher Manor | Whitesburg, Kentucky | 04/19/2021 | No |
