Removable restorations
Removable restorations are medical dental devices to completely replace one or more missing teeth. These restorations remain ideally in place in normal function but can be removed by the patient… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2023
Fixed restorations
A fixed dental restoration is a device designed to replace one or more teeth that are missing or damaged due to injury, decay or other oral diseases. These restorations differ… Read more »
Dental technician
A dental technician, dental technician, or dental technician [1] (in English: Dental technician) is a member of the dental team, and works in a laboratory for the dental industry to… Read more »
Earnings and salaries
Dental assistants are currently listed by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics as a health care support profession, and therefore do not earn the same salary as dentists. Their average… Read more »
US educational and licensing requirements
In some states, dental assistants can work in the field without earning an associate degree, while in others, dental assistants must be licensed or registered. Dental assistants are required to… Read more »
Sterilization and disinfection
One of the most important tasks of the dental assistant is to ensure that all dental tools that are reused are sterilized and disinfected to reduce and control the spread… Read more »
Methods of handling sharp tools
The dental assistant must handle sharps with care and use appropriate techniques to minimize any possible injury with sharps which include: needles, scalpels, orthodontic wires and endodontic files. Sharps should… Read more »
Surgical procedures and aseptic techniques
The dental assistant must wear sterile gloves when assisting the dentist in surgical procedures. Hand hygiene with antimicrobial soap and water is essential to control and reduce the spread of… Read more »
Personal protective measures
Personal protective measures such as medical gloves, gowns, protective glasses, and hair nets reduce the possibility of spreading infection. Medical gloves and masks must be used once and then disposed… Read more »
cleaning hands
The process of washing and cleaning hands aims to reduce the numbers of microbes and microorganisms on the surface of the hands before dental personnel begin their dental procedure, and… Read more »
