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Dental Assistants

ID

work_healthcare_support/dental_assistants

Type

TASK

Children

16

Child Nodes (16)

ATOMIC

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

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Record treatment information in patient records.

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Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.

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Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.

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Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.

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Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.

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Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.

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Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.

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Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.

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Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer.

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Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.

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Pour, trim, and polish study casts.

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Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

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Clean and polish removable appliances.

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Clean teeth, using dental instruments.

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Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients, such as retainers, wires, or bands.