These visits include the cleaning, full
oral examination, hygiene, fluoride
application, X-rays and healthy eating
instructions.
Assisted students to gain ability to read, analyze, and apply real world
application understanding and carry out
instructions in written or
oral form.
Level II dental assistants obtain additional training in intra-
oral duties, which means they are able to do everything a Level I dental assistant can do along with; dental radiography, mechanical polishing of the coronal portion of the teeth, placement and removal of rubber dams, taking of preliminary impressions of teeth for study models, topical
application of anti-cariogenic agents,
oral hygiene
instruction with an intra-
oral component, dietary counseling relative to dentistry,
application of materials topically to prepare the surface of the teeth for pit and fissure sealants,
application of pit and fissure sealants,
application of topical anesthetics, desensitizing agents and whitening of the coronal portion of the teeth.
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATIONS: Effective listener with ability to impart information, recommend, train, direct, and deliver clear / concise
oral and written reports and
instruction in logical sequence for rapid comprehension and
application.