Dental Offices

Having a career as a dental assistant is a great career opportunity. However, in this type of career, it is important that you are completely aware of the risks and take all necessary precautions to protect yourself. Since most dental offices are very small, your communication skills are very important. Most dental offices understand the importance of a good working relationship with all individuals. Since you spend so a lot of hours at work in the presence of co-workers, it is important to establish quality relationships. Unfortunately, in a few dental offices, Dental Assistants are treated poorly. Other staff does not show them respect or include them in things that take place both in the office and get togethers outside of it. There are reports of Dental Assistants who claim they were sent to get coffee for the other staff and other such tasks rather than being able to participate in the dental procedures. Other Dental Assistants have reported verbal and physical abuse at the hands of the other staff. If the issue involves the dentist, immediately remove yourself from the dental facility. You should also report the incident to the State Dental Board for further investigation. All dental offices should follow proper procedures including always wearing sterile gloves during all procedures. Emergencies can happen fast where you have to reach into a patient’s mouth. If you believe you have punctured your sterile gloves, immediately change them no matter how small of a hole you believe you have made. This will help protect you against communicable diseases. Most dental offices have patients fill out a questionnaire asking about comunicable diseases. However, since the information isn’t verified, it is unknown if it accurate. Therefore, treat every patient respectfully, but always be prepared for the risk of infection from a communicable disease.

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Having a career as a dental assistant is a great career opportunity. However, in this type of career, it is important that you are completely aware of the risks and take all necessary precautions to protect yourself. Since most dental offices are very small, your communication skills are very important. Most dental offices understand the importance of a good working relationship with all individuals. Since you spend so a lot of hours at work in the presence of co-workers, it is important to establish quality relationships. Unfortunately, in a few dental offices, Dental Assistants are treated poorly. Other staff does not show them respect or include them in things that take place both in the office and get togethers outside of it. There are reports of Dental Assistants who claim they were sent to get coffee for the other staff and other such tasks rather than being able to participate in the dental procedures. Other Dental Assistants have reported verbal and physical abuse at the hands of the other staff. If the issue involves the dentist, immediately remove yourself from the dental facility. You should also report the incident to the State Dental Board for further investigation. All dental offices should follow proper procedures including always wearing sterile gloves during all procedures. Emergencies can happen fast where you have to reach into a patient’s mouth. If you believe you have punctured your sterile gloves, immediately change them no matter how small of a hole you believe you have made. This will help protect you against communicable diseases. Most dental offices have patients fill out a questionnaire asking about comunicable diseases. However, since the information isn’t verified, it is unknown if it accurate. Therefore, treat every patient respectfully, but always be prepared for the risk of infection from a communicable disease.