What kind of work does a Dental Assistant perform?
Dental Assistants perform a variety of dental tasks including sterilization and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare tray setups for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care. The Dental Assistant can advance to a dental hygienist with more training. Students will learn anatomy, physiology, microbiology, general dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics and dental hygiene in preparation to pass the Registered Dental Assistant Examination.
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