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Dental Assisting
at Bates Technical College
Seattle Catalog
The Dental Assisting program at Bates Technical College prepares students for a rewarding career in a high-demand profession in the field of dentistry. If you enjoy working with people, dental assisting could be an excellent career choice for you.
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Dental Assistants
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.
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$48,890
$58,590
$68,700
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$28.17
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