This document contains a task analysis for health occupations (dental assistant) in the dental assisting cluster. For each task listed, occupation, duty area, performance standard, steps, knowledge, attitudes, safety, equipment/supplies, source of analysis, and Illinois state goals for learning are listed. For the duty area of "providing therapeutic measures," one task is included: apply topical ointment. For the duty area of "performing diagnostic measures," one task is included: assist physician/dentist in diagnostic procedures. (NLA)