Dental Assistants work at dentist’s offices, orthodontic practices and dental surgery centers to help administer patient care during dental cleanings and oral surgery. Dental Assistants educate patients about procedures and dental maintenance, give instructions for oral care, order x-rays and other scans and reach out to patients about scheduling routine appointments. They set up dental exam tables, assist during cleanings and fillings and hold dental instruments like suction tubs and mirrors while the Dentist works. Dental Assistants also keep track of administrative duties like scheduling patients, stocking supplies and billing patients or insurance providers.
Que fait un Dental Hygienist ?
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.
Responsabilités
Un Dental Hygienist doit être capable de remplir diverses fonctions et responsabilités. Voici quelques fonctions et responsabilités qu'un Dental Hygienist doit être capable d'exécuter :
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
Compétences requises
Un Dental Hygienist compétitif aura certaines compétences et qualifications, notamment :
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
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