4Y0X1 Dental Assistant

4Y0X1 is the Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) for a dental assistant. Dental assistants in the Air Force perform a variety of tasks, including: Assisting the dental officer with patient treatment Exposing and processing dental radiographs Performing dental administrative and materiel duties Inspecting and evaluating dental activities Supervising dental assistant functions Dental assistants in the Air Force play a vital role in providing dental care and support to the United States Air Force. Some other tasks that dental assistants in the Air Force perform include: Performing paraprofessional tasks Performing oral hygiene duties The median annual salary for dental assistants is: 10th percentile: $31,450 25th percentile: $36,910 75th percentile: $48,870 90th percentile: $59,200 The projected job growth for dental assistants is 6.9%.