International dental assistants provide patient care under the supervision of dentists, orthodontists, or other dental professionals. In this role, your job duties are similar to those of a dental assistant in the United States; you prepare the exam area with the proper instruments, ensure the room has the right tools for the dentist, perform x-rays, assist the dentist during the exam or other procedure, and clean the room once the treatment is complete. Many international dental assistant jobs are with non-profit organizations that offer low-cost or free dental care to developing nations or areas suffering from poverty or natural disasters. The military also hires dental assistants to work with their staff dental professionals to work on military bases around the world.