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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