How to Become a Dental Assistant in South Africa?

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Procedure to Become  Dental Assistant in South Africa

 

What are the requirements to study Dental Assistant?

A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification with a D symbol at standard grade for English. Recommended subject(s): Biology, Mathematics, Physical Science and Physiology.

 

What does a Dental Assistant earn in South Africa?

A Dental Assistant in South Africa earns an average of R 8 054 gross per month, which is about R 96 600 gross per year. The starting salary of a Dental Assistant in South Africa is around R 6 148 gross per month. The highest salary of a Dental Assistant in South Africa can reach and exceed R 15 420 gross per month.

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How much does Dental Assistant earn per month?

The average salary for a dental assistant is R 13 389 per month in Pretoria, Gauteng.

 

Where can I study Dental Assistant in Gauteng?

You can study as a Dental Assistant in the following universities:

  • Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. School of Oral Health Sciences. 

  • University of Pretoria

Faculty of Health Sciences

Offered: Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Oral Hygiene, DMed Otorhinolaryngology, MChD Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, MChD Oral Pathology, MChD Orthodontics, MChD Periodontics and Oral Medicine, MChD Prosthodontics.

 

  • University of Witwatersrand. 
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Faculty of Health Sciences

Offered: Bachelor of Dental Science, Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences, Master of Dentistry in the branch of Community Dentistry, Master of Dentistry in the branch of Maxillofacial and Oral surgery, Master of Dentistry in the branch of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Master of Dentistry in the branch of Oral Pathology, Master of Dentistry in the branch of Orthodontics, Master of Dentistry in the branch of Prosthodontics, Master of Science in Dentistry by research, Master of Science in Dentistry by course work and research, Doctor of Science in Dentistry

 

How long does it take to become a Dental Assistant in South Africa?

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

 

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