You might think that you know everything about dental assistant duties, but unless you are a certified dental assistant you would probably be wrong. They do more than just clean your teeth when you come in for your six month check-up. They do not just check you in if you come in for a problem with a cavity and you need to see the dentist. They have a huge list of duties that they are responsible for and can do them all if the need arises.

A lot of dental assistant training occurs on the job, but the assistants education teaches them the basics of routine dental care and how to assist the dentist in his or her practice. They learn how to clean teeth and how to instruct the patient on good oral hygiene and basic oral care. They learn how to keep patient charts up to date, how to file charts and how to schedule appointments. Dental assistant schools also teach the dental assistant how to perform routine book keeping and how to man the front desk in case the receptionist is not available.

There is no end to dental assistant duties and the assistants must be prepared to undertake whatever tasks need to be performed. He or she might be needed in the lab for molds or dentures. They will be taking x-rays and dealing with children, which is a task all on its own. They will be dealing with special needs patients and may be working in specialty clinics.

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