Dental Assistant
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Dental Assistant Definition
A person trained and qualified to provide chairside assistance to a dentist, along with performance of other supportive duties such as to receive and prepare patients for dental treatment; to prepare materials and equipment for use by the dentist; to perform reversible intra-oral procedures under the supervision of the dentist; to perform dental radiography work; to maintain dental equipment and treatment area and to keep records of appointments, examinations, treatments and supplies.
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Dental Assistant
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