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Dental Assistants can POLISH teeth. Dental Assistant may not use hand scalers or Ultrasonic scalers unless they are RDAs. A certified dental assistant who is also CORONAL POLISH certified can perform child or adult prophylaxis (prophy or more commonly referred to as a "regular cleaning"). So, technically, yes Dental Assistants can clean teeth as long as it is the crown above the gum.
What else can I help you with?
Can an assistant clean teeth?
That is generally a job of a dental assistant to help clean teeth.
Can dental assistants clean children's teeth?
Well, it depends on the state regulations and the training the dental assistant has gotten. If your state allows DA's to clean teeth then it is only children's teeth.
Can dentist clean your teeth with braces on?
No a dental assistant can not clean teeth. Every state is different and some states will allow certain trained assistants to polish children's teeth but most do not.
Is dental hygiene and a dental assistant the same thing?
absolutely not. A dental hygienist has at least an Associates Degree in Science and in most states has to be registered. A dental hygienist cleans teeth above and below the gum line. A dental assistant doesn't have to have a degree, only a certificate showing that he/she has completed the proper training to assist the dentist. Some states don't require the certification. Dental assistants can clean teeth only ABOVE the gum line. edit: only in some states can an assistant clean above the gumline, in most states they cannot do a cleaning at all.
What are dental assistants not allowed to do?
One thing would be they cannot clean teeth. That is the job of a dental hygienist. Another thing a dental assistant cannot do is take x-rays without an x-ray license.
What do a dental hygentist do all day?
Dental hygienists clean teeth.
Do you need a special license to clean teeth?
Yes, you need a Dental Hygienists license or a Dental License to "clean" teeth. Most states require at least an Associate in Science Degree in Dental Hygiene.
Can a certified dental assistant polish teeth in ny?
Check your states scopes on what dental assistance are allowed to do. Each state is different.
What is a dental hygiensit?
they are the people who clean your teeth before the dentist looks at them
What sort of test does a dental assistant need to pass?
A dental assistant knows a little bit less than what a dentist knows. The main difference is the ability to do the surgery required to pull teeth, drill teeth, etc. The difference is a matter of schooling, not tests.
What cleens teeth?
Brush your teeth, and go to the dentist every couple of months or so and ask them to clean your teeth
What is an advantage of being a dentist?
You get paid, and maybe free dental insurance, and you have clean teeth.
