Dental Assistants
Healthcare Support · SOC 31-9091
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
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O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common 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)
Representative 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.
- •Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
- •Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.
- •Clean medical equipment.
- •Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
- •Maintain medical records.
- •Explain technical medical information to patients.
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 4.9% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 69% Bright |
| Median Salary | $48,070 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |