orthodontic dental assistant
An orthodontic dental assistant acts as a helper * and provides a second pair of hands to the orthodontist. He will ensure the * patient is comfortable, take and process x-rays, and apply anesthesia prior to an operation. His job includes various office duties * like accessing and organizing all dental records and readying the patient for the Orthodontist. The Orthodontic Dental Assistant also needs to prepare dental instruments and keep them ready for use. He should be qualified enough to * additionally assist the orthodontist during operations, by handing him or her, the correct instruments. He should be familiar and proficient * with all the techniques, procedures and methods of dental procedure. He must be able to assist in anesthetic procedures and the placing of rubber dams to isolate the teeth to be individually treated. He needs to prepare impressions and remove sutures.
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