Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Dental Assistant includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Preparing patients for dental work
Preparing rooms for dental procedures
Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures
Assisting in managing medical and dental emergencies
Recording treatment information
Ordering dental supplies
Maintaining equipment and supply inventory
Dental Assistant requirements
Act in accordance with laws and regulations
Keeping patient records in order
Exposing x-rays from dental diagnostics
Giving patients information on oral hygiene
Providing post-operative and post-treatment instructions to patients
Working with dental software

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Dental Assistant duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Dental Assistant roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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