What does a Dental Assistant do?
For The Doctor…
• Record the patient’s oral condition during the dental examination
• Take, develop and mount x-rays
• Assist dentist in performing procedures on patient
• Prepare appropriate materials for procedures
• Sterilize instruments
• Set up instrument trays
• Prepare treatment rooms
• Inventory dental supplies
For The Patient...
• Greet the patient
• Escort the patient to the treatment area
• Seat the patient (proper dental chair adjustment)
• Comfort the patient with conversation
• Drape the patient
• Describe the procedures to be performed
• Emphasize the benefits of the procedure(s)
• Elaborate on the dentist’s expertise in performing the procedure
Dental Assistant Training School
Rio Grande Valley
