The Dental Assistants And Their Role In The Dental Clinic

Good dentist means good dental assistant .
Dental Assistants work hard to help Dentists .

Their Role In The Dental Clinic

• They try to provide patients with the knowledge of proper dental care as well as information about the procedures they are about to undergo.
• Dental Assistants need to be aware of and respectful of the dental care.
• It is the responsibility of the Dental Assistant to make sure that the patient know the facts about the procedures, the alternative options, and any risks involved in the procedures. 
• Assistants can do their part by taking the time to properly clean all dental tools and equipment. Standard sterilization procedures need to be followed accurately. 
• Dental Assistants have the responsibility of keeping the lines of communication open between the dentist and the patient. They need to be approachable by patients. 
• Dental Assistant has the responsibility to inform the patient of the health risks involved with doing the dental treatment.
• If emergency situations do occur. Patients have the right to be seen as soon as possible. In the mean time, the Dental Assistant needs to do everything possible to reduce the pain and make the patient comfortable.
• It is important for the Dental Assistant to express concern about the patient’s oral health habits, and provide education to help the patient develop better oral care practices. 
• Dental patients have the right to confidentiality. Dental Assistants need to keep information about procedures and those coming in for them to themselves. 
• Dental Assistants need to be fully aware to patient rights. 

The tools of
the dental assistant

However, the satisfaction of the patient is the key to providing quality service and maintaining ongoing relationships with patients. Dental Assistants can do their part by providing patients with an approachable individual that they can discuss their needs, ideas, thoughts, and concerns over their dental care with. In that regard, a Dental Assistant can serve as a lesson between the patient and the other dental staff.