Dental assistant

Dental assistants support dental practitioners in clinical treatments, as preparation and helping in practical execution and follow-up, and administrative tasks under supervision and following the orders of the dental practitioner.

Key metrics

Salary range:

(entry-level to experienced)

EntryExperienced

BD350

BD450

Minimum academic attainment:

Secondary education

All labor market data as of Q4 2025. All education-related data as of academic year 2023/2024

"Entry Level" is the typical starting salary for individuals entering the labor market for the first time.

"Experienced" refers to the salary that professionals in this job may earn after building experience and advancing their skills.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

Essential Skills

accept own accountability
apply context specific clinical competences
apply organisational techniques
assist the dentist during the dental treatment procedure
communicate in healthcare
comply with legislation related to health care
contribute to continuity of health care
deal with emergency care situations
deal with patients' anxiety
develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship
educate on oral healthcare and disease prevention
educate on the prevention of illness
empathise with the healthcare user
ensure safety of healthcare users
fabricate mouth models
follow clinical guidelines
follow dentists' instructions
interact with healthcare users
listen actively
maintain dental station and operatory
manage infection control in the facility
observe patient throughout dental treatment
pass dental instruments
perform dental charting
perform dental radiographs
prepare dental instruments for sterilization
prepare materials for dental procedures
prepare patients for dental treatment
promote health and safety policies in health services
promote inclusion
provide dental administrative post-treatment patient services
provide health education
respond to changing situations in health care
use e-health and mobile health technologies
work in a multicultural environment in health care
work in multidisciplinary health teams

Essential Knowledge

The “Essential Skills and Knowledge” content is derived from the European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) framework for more information refer to ESCO's website.

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