Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants: Their Roles in the Clinic

Posted on 09 March 2022

Do you know the differences between a dental hygienist and a dental assistant? While both of these professionals work together with a dentist, their roles are quite different. 

To summarise the main responsibilities of each:

• Assistants perform administrative tasks, prepare the examination room before a session -- as well as assist the dentist at times.
• Hygienists will provide teeth cleanings, gum examinations and they can take x-rays (to name a few roles).
• Both regularly communicate with a dentist to guarantee that the best treatment techniques are employed.

"As you can see, dental assistants and hygienists are both imperative for supporting patient care."

This article provides a more in-depth overview:

https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/whats-the-difference-between-a-dental-hygienist-and-dental-assistant/