Navy NEC · Medical
L33A Dental Assistant
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
Dental Assistants support comprehensive dental care and preventive dentistry while managing dental treatment rooms. They perform dental infection control procedures and intraoral radiography.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- dental instrument preparation
- chairside dental assisting
- dental infection control
- intraoral radiography
- dental treatment room management
- preventive dentistry support
- dental materials handling
- patient education
- clinical documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Henry Schein Dentrix
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Email software
- Kodak Dental Systems Kodak SOFTDENT Practice management software PMS
- Open Dental
- Patterson Dental Supply Patterson EagleSoft
- Quicken
Civilian Career Paths
- Dental
- Clinical Technician
- Radiology
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Dental Assisting National Board Infection Control Certificate
- Dental Assisting National Board Radiation Health and Safety Certificate
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
Career Growth
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
What the Work Involves
- Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
- Record treatment information in patient records.
- Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
- Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
- Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
Related Occupations
- Dental Hygienists
- Medical Assistants
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
- Surgical Assistants
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Similar Specialties
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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