Trish Taylor

Full Service Dental Assistants Provide Great Care For Our Patients

Their main job is to prepare our dental office for patient visits, though she may also take up small jobs like organizing files, reading and developing x-rays, and preparing dental molds and tooth impressions.

Performing these tasks allows the dentist and hygienist to focus more exclusively on superior dental care.

One of the most common assistant duties is preparing exam rooms by setting out instruments and ensuring general cleanliness.

The assistant will check to be sure that all tools are both present and operational and will make sure that supplies like toothpaste, fluoride rinse, and plastic gloves are in stock.

After an exam, the assistant is usually the person responsible for cleaning and re-setting the space.

Full Service Dental Assistants Interaction with Patients

Dental assistants do not usually provide direct patient care, but this does not mean that they can have no outside interactions. A lot depends on the practice, but assistants are often responsible for escorting patients to exam rooms and prepping them — often by providing a protective bib or offering mouthwash for a pre-cleaning rinse.

In our dental office we demand a bit more from our full service dental assistants. She may be the one greeting you when you come in for your appointment, and is likely to have set up that appointment when you called.

You might see her again as she prepares you for the dentist or hygienist, and then again as you make arrangements to pay for the services you received. Finally she ‘ll schedule any additional appointments you may need and file your dental services history.

Throughout the whole process you’ll never forget her smile and friendly manner. Sometimes you might even remember her attempts to make you laugh with a joke or two she tells. Her unique personality and desire to make our patients feel their best when they visit our office is a big reason she is part of our team.