Dental assistants assist dentists during the examination and treatment of patients, and perform some clerical functions.

Dental assistants perform some or all of the following duties:

Prepare patients for dental examination and assist the dentist during the examination;

Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment;
Prepare dental instruments and filling materials;

Educate patients concerning oral hygiene;

Schedule patient appointments and record dental procedures performed;

Invoice patients for dental services;

Order dental and office supplies;

Take and develop X-rays;

Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant;

Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts;

Fabricate temporary crowns and restorations.

Certified Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
Dental Clinical Assistant
Licensed Dental Assistant
Registered Dental Assistant