Dental Assisting Reading (11-1)

What is one of the main responsibilities of dental assistants?

• Assisting dentists during procedures

• Performing dental procedures independently

• Managing the administrative tasks of a dental office

• Providing oral hygiene education to patients

What is the main role of dental assistants?

• To work alongside dentists and dental hygienists

• To provide quality oral healthcare to patients

• To assist in dental procedures

• To manage dental records

What is one of the tasks performed by dental assistants?

• Taking and developing dental x-rays

• Performing dental surgeries

• Administering anesthesia

• Cleaning teeth

What tasks do dental assistants perform in the treatment room?

• Preparing the treatment room

• Sterilizing instruments

• Handing instruments to the dentist

• Taking X-rays

What tasks do dental assistants perform?

• Take patients' medical histories

• Perform dental treatments

• Record vital signs

• Prepare patients for surgery

What role do dental assistants play in dental offices?

• Performing administrative tasks

• Assisting with dental procedures

• Managing patient records

• Providing dental treatments