7 Ways Your Dental Assistant is Your Best Ally

Dental assistants are the glue that keeps a dental office together. They are also a tremendous asset when it comes to keeping your kids calm at the office. Without them, your local dentist’s office would be a whirlwind.

Let’s learn more about how dental assistants can help you and your family.

1. Taking and developing dental radiographs (X-rays): This is a great opportunity to learn about digital X-rays and what they allow a dentist to see. Feel free to ask questions and learn more about your oral health. X-rays provide valuable insights.
2. Gathering your medical history: The dental assistant is your initial point of contact with your dentist. Be sure to keep them abreast of any new medications or supplements you’ve started taking since your last appointment, so that the doctor knows if they need to make any treatment adjustments. As an extra precaution, be sure to ask the doctor if they were able to review your updated drug and supplement information before they begin their work.  
3. Serving as an infection control officer: This is another wonderful reason to appreciate your dental assistant! They help keep you safe by sterilizing instruments and equipment that will be used during your dental procedures.  
4. Helping keep your kids comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment: Enough said!
5. Providing follow-up care instructions: Knowing what to do after you’ve visited the dentist is just as important as knowing what to do beforehand. Your dental assistant will provide all this information so you’re in excellent shape once you leave.  
6. Teaching your kids good oral care habits: Simple visual guidelines for tooth brushing and flossing are some of the dental assistant’s specialties – ask them to demonstrate!
7. Taking impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts: When your retainer, bridge, or mouth guard fits perfectly, you can thank your dental assistant.

Read More: The Benefits of Choosing a Local Austin Dentist for Your Family’s Dental Care

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