difference between dental assistan and dentist?

Rosalia Hibler: For a dental assistant, it should take no more than 2 years (maximum of an associate's degree) plus passing a licensing test. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has this about earnings:Median hourly earnings of dental assistants were $14.53 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $11.94 and $17.44 an hour. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $9.87, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $20.69 an hour.Thant means the average dental assistant makes between $21,000 and $35,000 a year.For a dentist, you need at least 2 years of college and more likely a full four year Bachelor's Degree before gaining acceptance to a Dental school, where a dental degree takes an additional 4 years. According to the BLS, dentist's earnings are:Median annual earnings of salaried dentists were $136,960 in May 2006. Earnings vary according to number of years in practice, location, hours worked, and specialty. Self-employed dentists in private practice tend to earn ! more than do salaried dentists....Show more

Maye Delk: A dentist is a Doctor, a dental assistant...well is just that an assistant to the dentist. There is a significant difference in salary. There is also a dental hygienist who is the "gum disease" preventative side of dentistry. A dental hygienist can make good money as well, at least more than a dental assistant.

Irving Jordahl: Dental assistant only requires you to have about 6 months of school and will allow you to assist the dentist with certain procedures. Being a dentist you have to go through similar training to that of a doctor.