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dental assistant

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun dental assistant has 1 sense
  1. dental assistant - an assistant to a dentist
    --1 is a kind of
    assistant, helper, help, supporter

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Dental Assistant

Description

A dental assistant is a healthcare professional who works alongside dentists, performing a variety of tasks to assist in providing quality dental care to patients. They are responsible for both administrative duties and direct patient care in a dental office or clinic.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Healthcare Professional

As a healthcare professional, a dental assistant aids dentists in various procedures and helps ensure smooth dental operations.

Sample Sentence 1: The dental assistant assisted the dentist during the tooth extraction procedure.

Sample Sentence 2: The dental assistant sterilized the dental instruments before the patient's appointment.

Sense 2: Administrative Duties

Dental assistants also perform administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and managing office inventory.

Sample Sentence 1: The dental assistant handled the front desk and efficiently managed patient appointments.

Sample Sentence 2: The dental assistant updated the patient records with accurate information.

Sense 3: Direct Patient Care

In addition to assisting dentists, dental assistants provide direct patient care, including taking dental x-rays, conducting preliminary oral exams, and educating patients on oral hygiene.

Sample Sentence 1: The dental assistant took an x-ray of the patient's teeth to identify any potential issues.

Sample Sentence 2: The dental assistant instructed the patient on proper brushing and flossing techniques.

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