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

402 E Van Buren Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550, USA

Dental Assistant Training School

Rio Grande Valley

Administration: (956) 200-3177

Classes Held at Culture of Life Ministries

402 E. Van Buren Ave. , Harlingen TX

Mailing address:

16408 Garrett Rd. , Harlingen, TX 78552

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