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Here are some differences.
First, their responsibilities: Dental assistants are responsible for assisting the dentist in whatever procedure he/she may be doing. This includes preparing the room and the patient, setting up whatever instruments and supplies will be needed, exposing any necessary x-rays, etc. Assistants also take many dental impressions and make temporary restorations that the patient will wear until the permanent restorations are ready. Assistants also provide a second (and sometimes a third) set of hands during dental procedures. Assistants use air, water, and suction to keep the surgical fields clear, they pass instruments to the dentist, they retract tissue, and they do whatever else is necessary to allow the dentist to provide the best possible care to the patient. Often, the assistant will answer any patient questions and give the patient post-operative instructions.
Hygienists are primarily responsible for providing preventive dental services (dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, etc.) and non-surgical treatment of gum disease, usually at the direction of the dentist. Hygienists remove tartar and plaque from below the gum line with a combination of hand and power instruments. Hygienists are often the primary source of patients' dental education in the office.
A second difference is their respective levels of education. In most jurisdictions, dental assistants legally require no formal education beyond on-the-job training. Some states require some formal training through accredited courses to provide some advanced services.
All states require dental hygienists to be licensed. This means they have at least an undergraduate degree from an accredited school of dental hygiene, have passed a national written exam, and demonstrated some degree of clinical competence. Most states allow dental hygienists to administer local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation provided they have the proper training.
Because of their higher education requirements and their licensure, dental hygienists generally command a higher salary than dental assistants.
What else can I help you with?
Who removed plaque?
dentist, dental assistant or hygienist
Who is qualified to perform aprophylaxis?
dental hygienist or dental assistant level 2
How entertained is dental hygienist training?
Dental hygienist training is not supposed to be entertaining or fun, rather it is supposed to be an academic training regiment to become a dental assistant.
What is the difference between Register Dental Hygienist and Dental Hygienist?
There is no difference. They are all registered. All Dental Hygienists are licensed through their state which makes them registered.
Who are the different people who work with dentist?
Front office, Dental Assistant or Hygienist.
What are dentist employees called?
In the dental office the dentist has three main employees that work with him/her. First we have the Office manager which is the employee that runs the front desk. When you call the dental office the office manger is the one that answers your call. Next is the dental assistant this person is the one that makes sure you are comfortable before the dental hygienist arrives. Now the dental hygienist. The dental hygienist does your teeth x-rays, cleans your teeth, and helps the dentist while she is assisting you. Lastly, the dentist. This is the main employee in the dental office. Now lets go over this again the employees are 1. Office Manager 2. Dental Assistant 3. Dental Hygienist 4. Dentist
What is the pension of a dental hygienist?
The pension of a dental hygienist can vary from job to job. Some dental hygienist do not receive a pension plan at all.
How much does a dental hygienist earn in Dubai?
salary of dental hygienist in dubai
Where can I find dental hygienist schools?
You can find some dental hygienist schools with this website: http://www.allalliedhealthschools.com/health-careers/article/how-to-become-dental-hygienist
Who works under supervision of a dentist to remove stains and deposits?
Dental Hygienist)
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.
How do you become a dental hygienist if you already have a dental assistant certificate in Indiana?
That depends on what country you come from. But if you have all your A levels and you have proof you have what it takes then you already have it but I think you still have to do extra courses.
