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A Dental Auxillary is any of the Dentists supporting Dental team who helps with dental treatment. They include Dental Assistants, Dental therapists , Dental hygienists and Dental technicians
The role of Dental Auxillaries is usually limited by regional dental regulations, to help define the boundaries of treatment that can be performed.
Dental Assistant
Dental assistants help make dental treatment more efficient, by assisting the dental care provider by holding and passing instruments, by retracting tissues and suctioning to assist better vision of the operating field. They also mix materials and help maintain dental record keeping. Also instrument and equipment sterilisation is a major role.
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Dental Therapist
Depending on governing rules, therapists are restricted to certain duties such as treating children and oral hygiene instruction.
Dental Hygienists
A dental hygienist is a licensed dental professional who specializes in preventive care. Most hygienists are licensed to administer local anesthesia, depending on the applicable regulations in their area. Cleanings, radiographs, sealants, scalings, and root planings are among some of the procedures frequently performed by a hygienist. In most states, hygienists work for a dentist, however in some locations, hygienists are allowed to practice without a dentist's supervision.
Dental Technicians
A dental technician is part of the dental team who fabricates dental appliances dentures, crown and bridgework, removable prothesis and implants.
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