How do they match: Dental Assistants

  • 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.

  • Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.
  • Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
  • Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients.