Assistants prepare and organize tools needed by dentists to work on a patient. Dental assistants have many tasks, including patient care, recordkeeping, and appointment scheduling. Their duties vary by state and by the dentists offices in which they work.
Preparing patients for dental procedures
Taking dental impressions and x-rays
Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments
Assisting the dentist during procedures
Maintaining patient records and scheduling appointments
Providing patient education and comfort