The Best Dental Assistants in Orange County

The role of a Dental Assistant is to help the Dentists and the Dental Hygienists carry out the duties of providing quality dental care to their patients. At The vartanian Dental Group in Mission Viejo, Ca, we only employ the best, most gental Dental Assitants in the business. Our Dental Assitants assist the doctors and hygenists to help individuals with their oral hygene, as well as providing an environment with sterile equipment and a comfortable setting for the procedures to take place in.

Dental assistants are a valuable asset and resource to the Vartanian Dental Group. While they aren’t qualified to perform cleanings or extensive dental procedures, they keep things moving at a steady pace. Their role is often behind the scenes getting everything ready. There are more duties to Dental Assistant than what meets the eye.

Being a Dental Assistant takes a particular type of person. You have to enjoy working with the public. You also have to have confidence in your abilities. A sincere interest in the dental field and helping others. The Dental Assistants must have excellent communication skills as they are an important part of the patient and dental staff relationship. The staff at The Vartanian Dental Group are the best in the industry. Schedule your appointment today and stop by the office for your first visit and you will see first hand how amazing our dental assitants are at The vartanian Dental Group in Mission Viejo!

Dental Assistants generally review the medical history with the patient and help them feel comfortable prior to procedures taking place. The often explain what the procedure entails and what will be taking place. The Dental Assistant will be present during the procedure to assist either the Hygienist or the Dentist. During the procedure, the Dental Assistant will clear out the patient’s mouth, adjust the chair, move the lights, and anything else that can make the experience better for the patient. After the procedure the Dental Assistant will explain follow up treatment to the patient as well as provide the patient will information to assist in the healing process.

Our Dental Assistants know how to prioritize their time to ensure all their duties are taken care of. One of the most important duties of a Dental Assistant is proper cleaning of all the dental tools. They must be properly cleaned and sanitized. Each tool needs to be examined to ensure it is still usable. Dental assistants must also know what tools and equipment each dental procedure requires. This allows them to set up tool kits to have at the dental station prior to a procedure being done. There is nothing worse for a doctor to be in the middle of a proceedure and not have the proper tools available at their fingertips.

Dentists and Dental Hygienists depend on the Dental Assistant being alert and prepared during all dental procedures. They must have a vast knowledge of dentistry to have all the necessary tools at their fingertips for easy access and to allow them to remain concentrated on the patient and the procedure they are performing.

The Dental Assistant’s role is to monitor the patient during the procedure. This may involve taking their vital signs or to watch for changes in breathing patterns, disorientation, and/or a glazed look in the eyes. Any or all of these can indicate an emergency situation. The dental assistant needs to be prepared for any situation.

Dental Assistants need to be prepared and react calmly and quickly to assist the dentist and the patient. It is important that every Dental Assistant is trained in CPR. If an emergency should arise, they should have emergency phone numbers in place and have a proper proceedure to follow if the need arises. It is the responsibility of the Dental Assistant and other staff to do all they can for the patient.

The role of Dental Assistant involves wearing many hats. For those in the profession, they often enjoy having a variation in their daily routine. They love working with people as well as working in the dental profession. Being an effective Dental Assistant involves willingness to continuing learning. It requires a positive attitude and attention to details. The best Dental Assistants are those who know how to effectively communicate with the patients and the staff they work with. This is a great career for those who feel they can handle the ongoing changing needs that are placed in front of them everyday.