Dental Assistants
Code: 31-9091.00
Bright Outlook
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
Certified Registered Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant (DA)
Expanded Dental Assistant
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA)
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Oral Surgery Assistant
Orthodontic Assistant (Ortho Assistant)
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Surgical Dental Assistant
Daily Duties & On-The-Job 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.
- Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Medical software
Henry Schein Dentrix
Patterson Dental Supply Patterson EagleSoft
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Email software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
talking to others
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Business
customer service
management
Health
medicine and dentistry
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady
put together small parts with your fingers
Ideas and Logic
use rules to solve problems
order or arrange things
Attention
do two or more things at the same time
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Conventional
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
Key Work Styles:
Cooperation
Cautiousness
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Empathy
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Assistants
Salaries for a Dental Assistants vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Dental Assistants in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Dental Assistants include: Henry Schein Dentrix, Patterson Dental Supply Patterson EagleSoft, Microsoft Excel, Email software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Dental Assistants is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.
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Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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