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$50K/yr
Average Salary
0.5 years
Years of Education
+6%
Job Growth
382K+
Total Jobs
Support dentists during procedures, sterilize instruments, and assist patients. Perform limited clinical duties under a dentist's direction, prepare patients and equipment for treatment, and may handle scheduling, records, and insurance coding.
$38K
Starting
$50K
Average
$62K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Certificate in Dental Assisting
Typically 0.5 years
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Entry-level positions and internships
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DANB CDA — Certified Dental Assistant
Dental Assisting National Board
Field
Healthcare & Medicine
Required Degree
Certificate
Time in School
0.5 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+6%
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Pay range
$38K–$62K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+6%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
382K
in 2024
As fast as average
Moderate demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 382K to 405K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
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Direct match. Median $47,300; 6% growth. 381,900 jobs.