At Designer Smiles, each dental professional on our team helps us operate smoothly and provide a high level of care. Today’s post will focus on the duties of a dental assistant.
You possibly think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my mouth while the dentist is working on me,” or “The one who clips the bib around my neck,” and you are right. However, his/her knowledge of patient care and dental lab procedures is probably more extensive than you realize.
Competent dental assistants work behind the scenes at Designer Smiles. They assist Dr. Dennis Hetland during all dental procedures including basic oral examinations, tooth prep, and cavity filling, as well as lengthy smile makeovers involving multiple procedures. Our competent assistants also work with our dental hygienists during dental cleanings and patient instruction.
When a dental patient arrives for his/her appointment, the dental assistant has already been preparing for the necessary procedure. Before he/she is escorted to a chair in one of our pleasant patient rooms, the assistant has made sure the room is ready.
Whether the patient is receiving teeth whitening, undergoing a routine orthodontia adjustment, or settling in for a two-hour smile transformation with oral sedation, the dental assistant has set the stage for a comfortable and efficient procedure.
At Designer Smiles, infection control is always a fundamental duty. Our dental assistants, dentists, and hygienists are vigilant about the sterilization of dental instruments and follow strict infection control protocols. The health of our patients and employees is our highest priority.
Dental assistants may also prepare tray setups, take dental impressions for restorations, schedule appointments, take x-rays, and maintain patient records. They must have a keen eye for detail and an excellent memory as they organize and stock the many different dental supplies in a typical office.
Designer Smiles is located at 3525 25th St S in Fargo, North Dakota. We provide general and cosmetic dental procedures including sedation dentistry and TruDenta headache relief. You can read more about our services at https://www.fargodentalcare.com/services/.
To set up an appointment for an examination, consultation, or cleaning, call 701-298-9400.
Contact Designer Smiles:
701-298-9400
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
3525 25th St S
Fargo, North Dakota
58104
