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1
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The dental healthcare team consists of:

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Dentist
Dental assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental laboratory technician

2
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9 dental specialties

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Dental public health
Endodontics
Oral maxillofacial radiology 
Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
Oral pathology
Orthodontics
Paediatric dentistry
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
3
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What is dental Public Health

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Working in schools and communities

4
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What is endodontics?

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Root canals

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What is Oral and maxillofacial surgery?

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Wisdom teeth and any surgery in the mouth.

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What is Oral pathology?

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Cancer

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What is paediatric dentistry?

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Working with kids

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What is orthodontics?

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Braces

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What is periodontics?

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Working with the gums.

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What is prosthodontics?

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Working with dentures.

11
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Clinical dental assistant is usually defined as:

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A chair side or circulating assistant

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Chairside assistant

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Works with the dentist
Mixes dental materials
Exchanges instruments
Provide oral evacuation during dental procedures
To ensure patient comfort
4 handed dentistry techniques
13
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The circulating assistant

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Extra pair of hands when needed

Referred to as six handed dentistry

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The sterilization assistant

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Responsible for sterilization procedures
Efficiently and safely processes all instruments
Manages biohazard waste

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Expanded functions assistant (EFDA)

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Received additional training
Legally permitted to provide certain intro oral patient care procedures
Beyond the duties traditionally performed by dental assistant

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The business assistant or administrative assistant

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Responsible for smooth and efficient operation of the business office
Controlling appointments
Communicating on the phone
Coordinating financial agreements with patients
Handling dental insurance claims

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Laboratory technician

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Doesn’t work in the dental office
Only perform tasks by written prescription of the dentist
Makes: crowns, bridges and dentures from impressions
To become a CDT must Pass written examination

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Dental supply person

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Representative from a dental supply company routinely calls on dental offices
Takes orders for supplies
Providing new product information
Helping to arrange for service and repairs

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Detail person

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Representative of a specific company often a drug dental product manufacturer
Visits dental office to provide the dentist with information concerning the specific company’s products

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Dental equipment technician

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Specialist who installs and maintains dental appointment

Provided under a maintenance contract or on an as needed basis

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Registered dental hygienist (RDH)

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Remove deposits on the teeth
Exposes radiographs
Places topical fluoride and dental sealants
Provides patients with home care instructions
Required to work under the supervision of a licensed dentist