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Will AI replace Dental Assistants?
O*NET occupation 31-9091.00
Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
O*NET alternate job titles
- Dental Aide
- Dental Nurse
- Dental Specialist
- Dental Assistant (DA)
- Dental Office Assistant
- Expanded Dental Assistant
- Surgical Dental Assistant
- Pediatric Dental Assistant
Example core tasks from the O*NET database
- Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
- Record treatment information in patient records.
- Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
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