Dental Assistants, or Certified Dental Assistants, are responsible for providing hands-on support to Dentists and completing prep work so they can more efficiently care for patients. Their duties include completing intake paperwork and updating patient records, sterilizing and organizing dental tools and assisting during dental procedures.
Un Dental Hygienist debe ser capaz de cumplir con varias funciones y responsabilidades. Las siguientes son algunas funciones y responsabilidades que un Dental Hygienist debe ser capaz de ejecutar:
- Screening patients during checkups
- Reviewing a patient’s dental history
- Recommending care to improve a patient’s oral health
- Teaching patients about proper teeth cleaning techniques
- Performing preventive dental care
- Taking x-rays and reviewing them for signs of dental diseases
Un Dental Hygienist competitivo tendrá ciertas habilidades y calificaciones, incluyendo:
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Interpersonal skills
- The ability to convey complex health information in a simple way
- The ability to interact with young and old patients
- Excellent critical-thinking skills
