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
Here are some schools that have programs related to this career:
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Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s):
Dental Assistant (Levels I and II) Certificate
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Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s):
Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) Certificate
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Reeves College (Edmonton City Centre Campus)
Edmonton, Alberta, CA
Related Program(s):
Dental Office Administration Diploma
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NAIT
Edmonton, Alberta, CA
Related Program(s):
Dental Assisting Technology Diploma
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CDI College (Calgary North Campus)
Calgary, Alberta, CA
Related Program(s):
Dental Assisting Diploma
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