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% |
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Annual Wage | $27,360 | $34,070 | $41,190 | $49,590 | $58,970 |
Hourly Wage | $13.16 | $16.38 | $19.80 | $23.84 | $28.35 |
Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
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Maryland | 6,900 | 8,210 | 19% | 1,000 |
United States | 354,600 | 378,000 | 7% | 39,000 |
School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
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All-State Career-Baltimore | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Baltimore, MD | At least one but less than two years: 24 |
Fortis College-Landover | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Landover, MD | At least one but less than two years: 111 |
Fortis Institute-Towson | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Towson, MD | At least one but less than two years: 36 |
Frederick Community College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Frederick, MD | At least one but less than two years: 0 |
Hagerstown Community College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Hagerstown, MD | At least one but less than two years: 23 |
Montgomery College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Rockville, MD | 2 years: 0 At least one but less than two years: 0 |
Prince George's Community College | Dental Assisting/Assistant | Largo, MD | 2 years: 0 |
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