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Become a Dental Assistant. Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. They sterilize and disinfect instruments
and equipment, prepare and lay out the instruments and materials required to treat each patient, and obtain and update patients'
dental records. Assistants make patients comfortable in the dental chair and prepare them for treatment. During dental procedures,
assistants work alongside the dentist to provide assistance. They hand instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients'
mouths dry and clear by using suction hoses or other devices. They also instruct patients on postoperative and general oral
healthcare.
Most States regulate the duties that dental assistants are allowed to perform.
Some States require licensure or registration to perform expanded functions or to perform radiological procedures within a
dentist’s office. Licensure may include attending an accredited dental assisting program and passing a written or practical
examination.
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