Dental technicians, also known as dental laboratory technicians are individuals trained to manufacture dental prosthetics like bridges, crowns, and dentures. Dental technicians have no face-to-face contact with dental patients. They follow a dentist’s written and verbal directives for a patient much like a pharmacist follows a doctor’s prescription when filling a medication. Areas of responsibility […]
A dental hygienist is a career move one step beyond a dental assistant and works directly with patients. A dental assistant is a basic entry-level position and doesn’t work directly with patients. If you’ve ever gone to the dentist, you probably spent more time with a dental hygienist than you did with the dentist. A […]
As a dental assistant, you’ll work as a member of a dental health team and assist dentists in all phases of dentistry. Unlike dental hygienists, who work directly with patients, dental assistants work directly for the dentist. They are normally chair side and help with procedures at the direction of the dentist. Becoming a dental […]
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Practice Phlebotomy and Injection Techniques in a Real to Life Simulation way! Warnings: Latex tubes – DO NOT USE if allergic to latex! Contain sharp items like a needle – take great care to avoid needle-stick injuries Instructions for Use of the Apprentice Doctor® Phlebotomy and Injection Techniques Pad : 1. Open box and unpack […]