What does a dental assistant do on the job?

what are they required to do is there and complex procedures or is it all basic..

What does a dental assistant do on the job?
On a typical day a dental assistant who delivers patient care will:





* make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain dental records;


* hand instruments and materials to dentists, and keep patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices;


* sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare tray setups for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care;


* sometimes prepare materials for making impressions and restorations, expose radiographs, and process dental x-ray film as directed by a dentist;


* sometimes remove sutures, apply anesthetics to gums or cavity-preventive agents to teeth, remove excess cement used in the filling process, and place rubber dams on the teeth to isolate them for individual treatment;





On a typical day a dental assistant who performs laboratory duties will:





* make casts of the teeth and mouth from impressions;


* clean and polish removable appliances;


* make temporary crowns;





On a typical day a dental assistant who performs office duties will:





* schedule and confirm appointments;


* receive patients;


* keep treatment records;


* send bills and receive payments;


* order supplies and materials;
Reply:The asst.normally collects broken teeth and gives as gifts to the patient,after he pays the bill in full.otherwise he will remove more teeth with muscle men.So don't dare discuss him.
Reply:they assist the dentist by handling them instruments.mixing cements,holding suctions etc.