How do they match: Dental Assistants

  • Dental Assistants

  • Certified Dental Assistant
  • Certified Registered Dental Assistant
  • Dental Assistant
  • Expanded Dental Assistant
  • Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
  • Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
  • General Practical Dental Assistant
  • Oral Surgery Assistant
  • Ortho Assistant
  • Orthodontic Assistant
  • Orthodontic Dental Assistant
  • Orthodontist Assistant
  • Pediatric Dental Assistant
  • Registered Dental Assistant
  • Surgical Dental Assistant

  • 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.

  • Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
  • Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
  • Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.

  • Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.
  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Clean medical equipment.
  • Explain technical medical information to patients.
  • Fit patients for assistive devices.
  • Interview patients to gather medical information.
  • Inventory medical supplies or equipment.
  • Maintain medical records.
  • Make patient-assistive devices or device models.
  • Operate medical equipment.
  • Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
  • Process medical billing information.
  • Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients.