DENTAL  ASSISTANT                                                                                            *DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Their responsibilities include preparing patients for treatments and teeth cleanings, plus sterilizing instruments. They also process oral X-rays and help maintain patient records. Prepare treatment rooms,prepares patient by seating, comforting and gives patient information.  A dental assistant is a dental health professional who works closely and under the supervision of a dentist.                                                                                                            * SALARY: $34,500                                                                                                                                *EDUCATION/DEMANDS:  You need a high school diploma and need to be in dental training.              *REFLECTION: No, I wouldn’t want to be dental assistant, because i would like to finish college to get a good job that has to do in law or a surgeon.                                

     Dentist                                                                                                                                                                    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  ~removes tooth decay, fill in cavities, repair factured teeth. Dentist diagnose and treats  problems with patient’s teeth, gums,or related parts of the mouth.They also provide diet choices to assure your  teeth stay strong and healthy.         ~Diagnosing oral diseases.    ~Creating treatments plans to maintain or to help restore the oral health of their patients.   ~Interpreting x-rays and diagnostic test.                                                   SALARY:  $149,310                                                                                                                                                                     EDUCATION/DEMANDS:   ~ Must have a bachelor’s degree.                                                   ~Must have a doctoral degree in dental surgery.                                                                       ~ Must complete a 1-2 year residency and be licensed in the state.                                         ~ You need to have good communication,and have  good solving-skills.                                                                                                       

REFLECTION: No, I wouldn’t like to be a dentist because I’m not interested in that field. I would like to be more involved with something that had to do with law or a surgeon.