<p>Dental Assistants work in dental offices assisting dentists in providing services to patients. The majority of the work is performed for procedures that include the development of impressions, assisting with treatment such as fillings and root canals, and preparation of patient operatory. They may assist in reception and scheduling duties, sterilization of instruments, cleaning, and disinfection of operatories, exposing radiographs, and other duties. Hours are generally standard daytime with some evening and weekend flexibility depending on the facility.&nbsp;This program trains you to become a member of a dental team developing impressions, assisting with fillings and root canals, and preparing patients for procedures.&nbsp;In addition, dental assistants often assist with reception and scheduling duties, sterilization of equipment, and oral radiography.&nbsp;As a participant students will be trained to demonstrate the clinical competencies of a Radiation Health Technologist, learn how to function safely and efficiently as a member of the dental team under the supervision of the dentist, communicate effectively with patients and dental team members, and exhibit legal and ethical behavior which adheres to professional conduct standards for dentistry.</p>

Dental Assistant | SkillUp Coalition

Dental Assistant

Community College of Baltimore County

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Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.