GENERAL DENTISTRY SERVICE
Experience and procedural knowledge of the chair side assistant is of great benefit to the doctor. It makes the treatment process more efficient and thus more comfortable for the patient.
PERIODONTAL SERVICES
Periodontists have a wide variety of procedures in their arsenal. Implant surgeries, bone grafting and GTR procedures, soft tissue grafting procedures, extractions, and other conventional soft tissue procedures are all within their repertiore and need to be supported by an assistant who is familiar with all the steps and required instruments.
COSMETIC DENTISTRY SERVICE
This is a highly specialized form of dentistry. Knowledge of the different temporization and bonding steps as well as organized set-ups can make this part more enjoyable for the doctor and the patient.
PROSTHODONTIC SERVICES
This is where the orginaztional and procedural skills of an assistant come into the foreground. Multiple-unit or Full-Mouth-Restorations need to be properly prepared, set up and supported with confidence, so that a natural routine is percieved by the patient.
IMPLANT DENTISTRY SERVICES
Implant Dentistry is a very technique-sensitive field of dentistry. Advanced knowledge of all different prosthetic and surigcal components is a must. Furthermore, self-sufficiency with proper component connections and impression preparation is a great time saver for the doctor.
ORAL SURGERY SERVICES
Whether it is impacted exodontia, implant surgery, a sagital split osteotomy or a distraction osteogenesis procedure. Whether some procedures are performed under local anesthesia, IV sedation or general anesthesia, the assistant needs to be trained in all disciplines, protocols and know all required instruments, in order to facilitate the doctor's efforts.
ENDODONTIC SERVICES
Endodontics is all about patience, precision and perseverance for the assistant. Here the assistant needs to balance patient comfort and re-assurance with instrument preparation and doctor comfort. Knowledge of the latest instruments and surgical microscope are very important.
FRONT OFFICE SERVICES
The front office is the "nerve center" of a typical dental office. Here is where everything starts and ends. Proper consenting, financial arrangements, insurance billing all are part of the treatment experience of the patient. Knowledge of different computer and software systems are important, as are familiarity with different insurance companies. Scheduling and secreterial tasks are also key in a successful operation.