Training to become a dental technician requires academic study as well as on-the-job experience. Thus, regardless of the country (as long as the title of “dental technician” exists there) to… Read more »

In wire orthodontic appliances, the orthodontist uses springs and screws prescribed by the orthodontist to either move the teeth to create a harmonious occlusion, a beautiful appearance of the teeth,… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »