Diarrhea results in various abnormalities, such as dehydration (loss in body water), hyponatremia (low sodium level in the blood), and hypokalemia. Because of the need for potassium to control muscle action, hypokalemia can cause the heart to stop beating.
Salary Outlook. The pay scale for dental assistants ranges from about $24,220 to $48,350. In 2013, the average pay for dental assistants was $35,640, and the median pay was $34,900. Those with the highest salaries live in the metropolitan areas of Manchester, New Hampshire; San Francisco; and Haverhill, Massachusetts.
How much does a Dental Assistant make in Oregon? The average salary for a Dental Assistant is $18.28 per hour in Oregon, which is 12% above the national average. Salary estimates are based on 835 salaries submitted anonymously to Indeed by Dental Assistant employees, users, and collected from past and present job advertisements on Indeed in the past 24 months. The typical tenure for a Dental Assistant is less than 1 year.