A career as a dental assistant is not boring – every day is a little different which makes life fun and exciting. But, in general, you’ll be trained to handle day-to-day responsibilities that may include:
- Sterilizing and disinfecting equipment, tools and treatment rooms
- Making and processing x-rays as well as checking them for errors
- Chair-side assistance to the doctor and patients
- Training patients on preventative care
- Making dental impressions, whitening teeth and fabricating night guards
- Scheduling follow-up appointments
Some dental offices may cross-train dental assistants to help in additional capacities as needed.
