Dental Assistants

Dental assistants work alongside dentists to ensure procedures run smoothly and patients feel comfortable. They prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up trays with the necessary tools, and ensuring equipment is functioning properly. During procedures, they hand instruments to the dentist, use suction devices to keep the patient's mouth clear, and hold dental mirrors for better visibility. Between appointments, they take and develop dental x-rays, make impressions of patients' teeth for study models, and apply protective materials like sealants and fluoride treatments under the dentist's supervision.