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Certified Dental Tech

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Dental lab tech that makes crowns, bridge and dentures that dentist wants.

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Dental Assistant

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Oral healthcare professional trained to support dentist and patients

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Dental Equipment Tech

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Installs and maintain dental equipment

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Dental Hygienist

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Licensed oral healthcare person providing preventive, therapeutic and educational services.

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Dental lab tech

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Professional that makes crowns, bridges and dentures specified by the dentist.

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Dental public health

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Promote oral health through organize community efforts

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Dental spa

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Dental practice that offers many services that are not specifically in dentistry. For example Parvin wax hand treatment, reflexology, massage therapy.

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Dental supply person

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Representative of dental supply company providing dental supplies, product information and services

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Dentist

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License oral health care provider to practice dentistry

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Detail person

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Representative of a specific company giving information about the company’s product

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Oral and maxillofacial radiology

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Dental specialty diagnoses disease by imaging and x-rays

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Endodontics

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Dental specialty diagnose and treat diseases of the pulp.

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Oral and Maxillofacial surgery

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Dental surgeon that diagnoses and treats conditions of the mouth, face and upper jaw.

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Oral pathology

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Dental specialty diagnoses and treats diseases of the oral structure

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Orthodontics

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Specialty and dentistry that prevents intercepts and correct skeletal and dental problems.

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Pediatric dentistry

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Dental specialty focuses on neonatal through adolescent patient

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Periodontics

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Dental specialty the diagnoses and treats diseases of supporting tissues

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Prosthodontist

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Dental specialty the restores and replaces natural teeth

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Goal of dental healthcare team

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Provide quality oral care for patients

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Dental healthcare team consist of the following

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Dentist, dental assistant, dental hygienist, dental laboratory technician

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Name nine dental specialties recognized by the ADA that dentist referred to for difficult cases

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How to become a dentist

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  • graduate from a dental university approved by the commissioner of dental accreditation of the American dental Association after 4 years
  • awarded doctor of dental surgery or doctor of medical dentistry
  • after graduation they need to write a national board dental examination and a state specific clinical examination to get license to work as a dentist
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Registered dental hygienist duties

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Varies by state but usually they were move deposits on teeth, exposes radiograph, places topical fluoride and dental sealants. They also provide patient with home care instructions.

** I need a Mira mom no minimum of three years of education about an ADA approveapproved program

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What are sterilization assistant

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They are usually the dental assistant sharing the responsibility to sterilize instruments and manage biohazard waste. Also monitor weekly sterilization and maintenance.

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Expanded function dental assistant

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Have additional training and I legally permitted to provide patient care procedures beyond the duties of a regular dental assistance.

-Duties delegated to the EFDA by the dental practice act in each state.

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Business assistant

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Responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of business office I like scheduling appointments, communicating on the phone and handling payments.

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Dental laboratory technician work where

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Usually don’t work in the dental office. They are usually employed by private laboratories. They usually communicate with the dental assistant about what the dentist prescribed to patients.

** usually two years ADA certified schooling but not required

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Supporting services

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Former dental assistance, dental hygienist, or dental laboratory technicians. Usually dental supply person, detail person, and dental equipment technician.

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Dental Assistant

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  • chair side assistance that turns into a four handed dentistry
  • circulating assistant that turns into six handed dentistry
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Six handed dentistry

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Circulating dental assistance with an extra pair of hands for seating/dismissing patients, preparing instruments and treating rooms.

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Four handed dentistry

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Chair side assistance that mixes dental materials, exchanges instruments and provides oral evaluation.

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Mobile dental facilities

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Some communities and nonprofit agency own vans equipped with dental operation, sterilization equipment, and x-ray machines. Run by dentist and dental assistance.