21/06/2020
Thinking about becoming a dental assistant (DA) but not sure what it involves? Here are the most common tasks that may surprise you...
- receiving and preparing patients
- arranging and handing instruments, medication, and other dental machinery for Dental Practitioners
- preparing dental materials and processing X-rays
- using suction devices and water sprays
- performing routine maintenance on equipment
- sterilising and preventing cross infection of equipment
- advise patients on dental health education
- explain dental procedures
- act as receptionist for Dental Practitioners
- perform billing and other clerical tasks