Roles and Responsibilities
BusinessA business dental assistant is the first person a patient sees when they enter a dentist office. They welcome you with a warm smile and ensure you have a satisfactory visit to the dentist. A business dental assistant handles the client intake and checkout process in an office setting. Duties include but aren't limited to:
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ClinicalA clinical dental assistant completes the oral prep work before the patient see the dentist. They are the first person to say "open wide" before the dentist does! They are responsible for assessing your oral health to relay to the doctor. Duties include, but aren't limited to:
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Ideal
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A Dental Assistant helps the dentist office run smoothly. They often work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate for Dental Assisting should have or expect to adopt these core skills and/or characteristics:
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Career
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Faculty Favorite
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The most important part of gaging a prospective student interest is getting to know them. Here are a few conversation starters that can segue the topic to Dental Assisting.
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Are you interested in learning more about the field of Dental Assisting? Check out these online faculty favorite resources.
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