Dental Assistant Salary In South Africa

Dental assistants are members of the dental team. They support a dental operator (such as a dentist or other treating dental auxiliary) in providing more efficient dental treatment.

Dental Assistant Salary In South Africa

A mid-career Dental Assistant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 95 000, while an experienced Dental Assistant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 117 000. Dental Assistants with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 130 000 yearly.

How long does it take to become a dental assistant in South Africa?

Duration of Study. Dental Assistants in South Africa typically study for 1 year, full-time or 2 years, part-time.

Is becoming a dental assistant Easy?

Is Dental Assistant School and Training Difficult? If you are considering dental assistant training, be aware of the classes required and the program’s difficulty level. Though dental assisting is fairly hard to learn, most students find it pretty much easy.

Where can I study to become a dental assistant in South Africa?

Cape Peninsula University of Technology. National Certificate: Dental Assisting.

Tshwane University of Technology. National Certificate: Dental Assisting.

Central University of Technology. National Certificate: Dental Assisting.

Durban University of Technology. National Certificate: Dental Assisting.

Do you need math for a dental assistant?

To become a dental assistant, you will need to have completed high school with science, biology, chemistry, and mathematics as your main subjects.

Ensure that they are approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation through the American Dental Association [ADA].

What can I do after dental assistant?

Dental Assistant.

Certified Dental Assistant.

Expanded Function Dental Assistant.

Dental Assistant Instructor.

Dental Office Business Team Administrator.

Dental Sales Representative.

Dental Hygienist.

Dental Consultant.