Im pretty sure x-ray techs make a lot more than entry level dental assistants. In fact is 100% sure. This isn't an answer but i would recommend staying in the x ray field
First of all, being radiology or x-ray certified along with your dental training means you have gotten your dental radiography license. This license only certifies you to take dental radiographs. X-ray technicians go through a completley different training and schooling than dental assistants. I am a dental assistant in MA and the average starting salary is approximetly $13-$18 per hour depending on the office. Dental specialities such as oral surgery or orthodontics may also increase your salary. When you become more experienced and have some time assisting (Ex. 2-8 years) you can expect higher earnings such as $20-$25 per hour, which is very good for a certificate program!! Most of all make sure you like the office your in!!!
Yes, of course. Your assistant training certification is a good credit for you at dental school. After obtain that certificate, you have a great chance to go to dental school.
Some basic requirements for dental assistant jobs are to first obtain certification and a license. You can obtain both of these and any necessary training through schooling.
Providing a dental assistant certification does not make you a dentist, however obtaining one of these certificates is the best way to decide whether or not dentistry is for you.
Dental Assistant National Board (DANB)
What must a dental assistant have in order to take dental x-rays?Answer is B. certification in radiology
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The price on becoming a dental assistant ranges widely. Dental assistant training can range anywhere from $850.00 to $750.00 depending on the type of training sought and also the state you choose to go to school in.
Dental assistant programs are generally very expensive. They start at about $5,000 and only go up from there. Thankfully there are many programs out there to help you pay for it.
In Michigan, the average yearly income for a dental assistant is $59,000. The average yearly income for a dental assistant in Ohio is $56,000.
It is a good choice. There are a lot of study programs in the Internet. For example, you can learn Expanded Function Dental Assisting (EFDA) in just 10 months from Career Training Academy.
Being a dental assistant requires hands on training. Courses most likely wont be offered online, and if they then they wont be reputable.
Dental hygienist training is not supposed to be entertaining or fun, rather it is supposed to be an academic training regiment to become a dental assistant.