Dental assistants help dentists with patient care, office tasks and lab duties. They perform a variety of tasks depending on the office in which they work. They work closely with dentists as they examine and treat patients.
Dental hygienists are white-coat wearing, getting in-between the teeth, cleaner-uppers and masters all things dental. Dental hygienists clean teeth and teach customers how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Dentists examine teeth and gums. They correct dental problems by filling cavities, pulling teeth, and treating dental diseases. Most are general practitioners.
Desktop publishers format text and images for publications. They use specialized computer software to create such documents as newsletters, pamphlets, brochures, catalogs, magazines and books.
