Do dental assistants perform cleanings, or is that the job of the dental hygienist?
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Hi,I have been a dental hygienist 20 years.Dental assistants duties they can perform by law vary state to state.In my state,Louisiana,a EDDA or expanded duty dental assistant can polish teeth,but cannot scale or remove calculus(tartar).Your best bet is to contact your state board of dentistry and find out what an expanded duty dental assistant can do.Most pediatric dental offices mainly employ EDDAS and not hygienists because most pediatric dental patients have little if any tartar and they just need a polish and fluoride treatment.EDDAs can also apply pit and fissure sealants,make temporary crowns,etc..The EDDA course is usuallly just a weekend course and well worth your time to take it if you plan on being an assistant.Since hygienists scale calculus,do deep scaling and root planing and in my state can administer local aneshtesia our pay scale is quite higher than an assistant,but you can work your way up the pay scale in assisting pretty quickly.Let me know if you have more questions.
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I am a dental assistant and my sister has MS.  This sounds like a MS problem not dental.
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Sanitation is the responsibility of everyone that is employed at this place.  As a cleaning company, I'm assuming that you are cleaning daily, or nightly after patients are out of the clinic.  This situation would leave you the responsibility to sanitize the washrooms.\n\n However, most places would assume that general disinfecting  would be done with the general cleaning of the place, this would include examination rooms.  Most people have it in their contract with regards to examination equipment.  You should review your contract if you have one to see what is your responsibilities are.  If you do not have one in place, I would strongly suggest that you have one made up so that you are not liable for any kind of infection that can be passed by negligence.
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Apply for both if you can get directly into the dental hygienist program. \n\nIf you don't get in, then go ahead and do the dental assistant class. \n\nWhat is most important is that you have your pre-req's and good grades...if your dental hygiene program is not lottery based like the nursing programs are, then you'll benifit from a preceptership or internship at a local dentist. Also any extra classes you can apply to it, such as medical terminology or whatever. \n\nBut yeah if you are eligible now and have all your pre-reqs...it certainly wouldn't hurt to try.
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A lot of universities will do it for little to no money. They take in people so their students can learn, using real patients. Not to worry the students are in advanced standing and always supervised. They usually do excellent work because they are enthusiastic and working toward a degree. Call the closest dental college and ask.
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get them cleaned and professional whitened
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Servicing the immediate needs of multiple tenancy in the rooms/apartments of a hotel/motel. \n\nThe job of a housekeeper is distinct from a cleaner in that a cleaner is generally involved with cleaning and servicing the greater part of a hotel/motel.\n\nEach day and when tenants leave the room/apartment a housekeeper would then change linen, towels, vacuum, clean, dust, tidy and replace the consumables in the room/apartment to return the room to the standard set by the hotel/motel.
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Do you have to be a dental assistant to become a dental hygienist? Absolutely not. Yet it does look good on your application to dental hygiene school. The completion is tough. Your grades need to be high. Having dental experience is a plus...as many other applicants will have had this experience and they want placement in the school as much as you do.\n       If you work in a dental office you will learn not only dental procedures, terms, sterilization, instruments, etc. It will also help you to find out if you really want to work in people's mouths. You'll find out if you can handle the sight of blood without getting faint.Or if you can handle seeing patients who have gunk all over there teeth. Yes I said gunk and I mean it!\n     Seriously, if you want to be a dental hygienist you better know for sure...some people do it for the money and they last only a few years. You must want to help people heal. Can you handle all personality types? Etc. This you learn from experience, so I say work as an assistant. You'll need the money to pay for school.\n\nOh one last thing...I'm a hygienist who is fortunate enough to have an assistant. She had no prior experience. Now this would be the best...you sit side by side with a hygienist and really see what it's like. I wish you much luck in your endeavors..
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The Dental Hygienist working in National Average - Canada, Canada National Average now earns an average annual salary of 33,549. Half of those in this position would earn between 23,934 and 38,537 (the 17th and 67th percentiles). These numbers are derived from area-specific government survey data. \n\nThis is according to http://www.salaryexpert.com and based off of 1 year experience\n\nAlso according to http://www.worldwidelearn.com/online-education-guide/health-medical/dental-hygiene-major.htm\n\nthe average hourly wage is 26.59
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By brushing,we are mechanically cleansing our teeth free of debris,i.e., food particles.It can be done anytime but it serves its purpose when done after meals.We brush in the morning to get rid of the odor due to stagnant saliva during the night.Brushing gives a fresh feeling.The appropriate time is our own choice.Since brushing after meals might seem tedious,brushing twice which is minimally required is advised.
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dental hygenist, receptionist, writer
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All the time.  They generally hire you as clerical staff or as an assistant.  Same thing for dental, legal, accounting, real estate and any other professional organization.  This was the experience for me.
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First thing in the morning.  Especially if it's going to be a long procedure such as a root canal or crown prep.  The dentist and assistants are fresh and ready for the day.
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Yeah, and now there is some new-fangled gum recommended for the purpose... Trident, I think. Helps get the stick bits out from between your teeth, too.\n\nIt isn't a replacement for proper dental hygiene, but if you don't want to carry a tooth brush with you where ever you go, it's awesome.
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Actually, the students at a dental school take extremely good care of their patients.  Yes, they are learning, but they are closely watched and supervised by their instructors, who are dentists.  So definitely check with the dental school near you.
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dental nurse\nThe work\n\nDental nurses work closely with dentists, providing assistance throughout a patient’s visit. Their duties include:\n\npreparing the surgery \npassing instruments \nremoving water and saliva from the patient’s mouth \nsterilising instruments \npreparing fillings. \nIf the dentist uses general anaesthetic, a suitably trained and qualified nurse may monitor the patient’s welfare. \n\n\n\nDental nurses maintain sterile conditions and ensure health and safety policy is adhered to. They help the dentist to record information about each patient and carry out stock control. They may also process radiographs. \n\nEnsuring patients feel comfortable and relaxed at all times is important. In general practice, a dental nurse may assist on reception and with the administration of the practice. \n\n\n\n\nHours and Environment\nDental nurses generally work 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Unsocial hours may be required to accommodate patients' needs. Part-time work is sometimes possible. \n\nDental nurses work in the NHS, private practice, community dental services, hospitals, industry, universities or the Armed Forces. Travel may be involved when working in certain branches. \n\nDental surgeries are clean, sterile and well-lit. Dental nurses wear a uniform and surgical gloves for protection. Safety glasses and a mask are also necessary to reduce the risk of cross-infection. \n\nThe majority of a dental nurse's work involves standing, which can be tiring. \n\n\n\nSkills and Interests\nTo be a dental nurse you should: \n\nbe genuinely interested in the welfare of your patients \nhave a high level of manual dexterity, good eyesight and good physical health \nbe friendly and sympathetic with a calm, confident and reassuring manner \nbe able to relate well to a wide range of people including children and people with special needs \nhave a flexible approach to work in order to cope with frequent changes in schedule \nbe able to work well in a team \nhave good organisational skills to manage the administrative aspects of the job. \n\nEntry\n\nMany new entrants to this field start work with a general dental practice as a trainee dental nurse, learning on the job, and studying part-time for an approved qualification and entry onto the General Dental Council (GDC) register; see Training section for details.\n\nIt is also possible to begin working as a student dental nurse within a dental hospital or the Community Dental Service. \n\nAn alternative way into dental nursing is to study full-time for an approved qualification with a college, university or dental hospital. Courses combine theory with practical work; see Training section for details. \n\nThere are no set academic qualifications required to begin working as a trainee in a dental practice or clinic. However, most employers and course providers will ask for four GCSEs (A-C)/S grades (1-3) including English, and a science related subject; equivalent alternative qualifications may also be accepted. Personal qualities and suitability for the work are also important. \n\nAn Access to Higher Education qualification may also be accepted for entry to certain courses. Please check with course providers for exact entry requirements. \n\nApprenticeships may be available for those under the age of 24. In England these are currently Apprenticeships (level 2) and Advanced Apprenticeships (level 3). To find out more about these, visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk\n\nApprenticeships may be different in other areas. For further information see Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland\n\n\nTraining\nSince the end of July 2006, dental nurses have been able to join the General Dental Council (GDC) register - by July 2008, it will be an essential requirement for all dental nurses to be on the GDC register in order to practise in the UK. \n\nTo be considered a qualified dental nurse, with access onto the register, you should achieve one of the following: \n\nthe National Examining B
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I guess there is no answer to this question!  Why don't people keep themselves clean in general?? LAZINESS!!!\nI see people with nasty teeth, hair, nails, clothes and  they just don't care!  I was three people away from a lady the other day and I could smell her breath!! YUCK!  People just don't care enough about themselves!