What Would
it Take To Become a Dental Assistant By Greg Wadel Dental
assistants are expected to demonstrate acceptable attitudes
of pride, enthusiasm, good work ethic, responsibility, respect
for patient confidentiality and recognition of their importance
as a member of the dental health team. Those interested in
becoming a dental assistant may receive on the job training
or could attend a training program offered in technical centers,
community colleges or Armed Services.
Dental assistants are often responsible for providing follow-up
oral health care information to the patients. Dental Assistants
are a valuable part of the dental care process. A career in
Dental Assisting requires the job seeker to be people-oriented,
have strong communication skills and enjoy working with their
hands.Dental assistants are responsible for working directly
with dentists while patients receive treatment.
They review and maintain patients' charts, pass instruments
to the dentist during procedures, sterilize instruments, make
temporary crowns and impressions of teeth for study models,
polish patients' teeth, and take and develop X-rays. Dental
assistants are hot commodities. They may be found working
at solo, group and specialty practices, as well as hospitals,
clinics and public and dental schools. Dental assistants are
an integral part of daily office operations and administration,
as well as patient care. click here
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