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Field of Dentistry: Describe the following dental health team members

TermDefinition
Dentist: education requirements Doctoral or professional degree
Dental Hygienist: education requirements Associate's degree in a dental hygiene program
Dental Assistant: education requirements Post secondary non degree award: dental assistant
Administrative Assistant: education requirements A bachelor's degree in business, psychology or accounting.
Dental Laboratory Technician: education requirements Certification from an accredited, two-year dental laboratory technician program. Optional Bachelor's Degree in Dental Technology. Certifications in a specialty area of dentition if required.
Dentist: professional organizations The American Dental Association (ADA)
Dental Hygienist: professional organizations California Dental Hygienists' Association (CDHA)
Dental Assistant: professional organizations California Dental Assistant Association (CDAA)
Administrative Assistant: professional organizations International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
Dental Laboratory Technician: professional organizations The Dental Laboratory Technician Association
Dentist: responsibilities Filling cavities. Removing buildup or decay from teeth. Repairing or removing damaged teeth. Reviewing X-rays and diagnostics. Giving anesthesia. Putting in fillings or sealants. Checking the growth of teeth and jawbones.
Dental Hygienist: responsibilities Remove tartar, stains, and plaque from teeth. Apply sealants and fluorides to help protect teeth. Take and develop dental x rays. Assess patients’ oral health and report findings to dentists. Document patient care and treatment plans.
Dental Assistant: responsibilities Prep patients and the dental work area Clean dental instruments and provide them to dentists during procedures Take x-rays and accomplish lab tasks Maintain dental records Schedule appointments Assist patients with billing and payment
Administrative Assistant: responsibilities Answer and direct phone calls. Organize and schedule appointments. Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms. Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports. Develop and maintain a filing system.
Dental Laboratory Technician: responsibilities use impressions or molds of a patient's teeth to create crowns, bridges, dentures, and other dental appliances. They work closely with dentists but have limited contact with patients.
Dentist: licensure - Dental board of California (After WREB examination) - Licensure by Credential (Out of state license) - Licensure by Residency - Licensure by Portfolio
Dental Hygienist: licensure - ADEX Mannequin Examination - Licensure by clinical exam app - licensure by credential (LBC)
Dental Assistant: licensure - RDA License - Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF).
Administrative Assistant: licensure Initial Certification Training Program (ICTP)
Dental Laboratory Technician: licensure Certified Dental Technician (CDTs)
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