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The Important Role of Dental Assistants in a Family Dental Care Clinic

Maintaining proper oral health and hygiene is of utmost importance because it helps in preventing many dental problems & oral health issues. Most of the time the role of the dentist gets acknowledged, however, most people are not aware of the important role played by a dental assistant in a family dental care clinic. Dental assistants play a leading role from attending to the patients to keeping the medical equipment clean. Have a look at the slide to know the important role of dental assistants in a family dental care clinic.

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The Important Role of Dental Assistants in a Family Dental Care Clinic

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  1. THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF Dental Assistants in a Family Dental Care Clinic

  2. Dental assistants are a very important part of the dental team & they are saddled with a very demanding responsibility.

  3. Personal hygiene would not be complete without proper dental care.

  4. Dental assistants help in easing the anxiety & comfort the patient every step of the way.

  5. One of the most important skills a dental assistant should have is effective interpersonal skills.

  6. A good dental assistant should be able to ease you & make you comfortable for your cleaning or dental work.

  7. Role & Duties of a Dental Assistant

  8. Working as a dental assistant is a very fulfilling role because you get to see & provide medical help to different people daily.

  9. The following are some of the specific duties carried out by dental assistants:

  10. Assisting the dentist with the different dental procedures.

  11. Make sure the patients are very comfortable all through the dental procedure.

  12. Handling tasks in the office such as managing the patient’s records.

  13. Obtaining prior dental records of patients.

  14. Taking and developing X-rays.

  15. Taking impressions of patient’s teeth for study casts.

  16. Investigating and recording the medical history of the patients

  17. Checking and recording the patient’s blood pressure

  18. Ensuring that the clinic environment is infection-free through sterilization of instruments, equipment, and surfaces.

  19. Informing patients about the necessary oral care they need after any dental treatment or surgery.

  20. Advise the patients on how to carry out good oral practices to promote good dental health.

  21. Managing communication with patients, which includes phone calls, supply orders, appointment scheduling, billing, etc.

  22. The dental assistant’s table is always located next to the dental chair because they play an important role in handling instruments.

  23. Working as a dental assistant requires you to devote around 40-hours per week, which may include weekends.

  24. The Dental Experts of Simi Valley, CA are Here For You!

  25. The Dental Group of Simi Valley has been creating beautiful smiles since 1963.

  26. We use modern technology, which includes CEREC, digital X-ray, CAM, and 3D imaging to make your visit easy & pain free.

  27. The Dental Group of Simi Valley is a family-owned & managed dental practice operated by Dr. Herschel Berger & Dr. Laura Jen Kin.

  28. At Dental Group of Simi Valley, we provide the following: Oral diagnosis Preventative oral care Fillings Treatment plans Root canals TMJ treatment Periodontal care Porcelain crowns and bridges and more

  29. If you need to see a dentist for any dental issue, then give us a call today!

  30. Visit Us https://www.dentalgroupofsimivalley.com/

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