1. Dental Assistant A dental assistant is specialized in assisting with the practice of dentistry

2. Professional Dental Assistant a- Follow a RECOGNIZED training program b- Study hard to gain the diploma c- Follow the code of conduct laid down in our particular environment d- Have self-esteem and recognize your own worth e- Always carry out duties and responsibilities

3. Now you have a Choice !!!! TO BE OR NOT TO BE

4. TOPPS To be the “TOP” = To be the “BEST”

5. T THINK AHEAD

6. O ORGANIZE

7. P PLAN

8. P PRIDE

9. S SMILE

10. Dental Assistants work directly with the dentist in all aspects of the patient's treatment and care to perform fast, safe, and accurate work Dental Assistants work directly with the dentist in all aspects of the patient's treatment and care to perform fast, safe, and accurate work

11. Some of the many job responsibilities of a Dental Assistant:  Preparing the treatment room and patient for a variety of procedures

12.  Taking, developing and mounting x-rays

13.  Preparing and mixing dental materials to be used during treatment procedures

14.  Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control in the office

15.  A variety of laboratory procedures like making models of patient's teeth

16. Many other valuable and essential duties Many other valuable and essential duties in the dental office in the dental office

17. Dental Assistants are extremely important members of the dental healthcare team

18. ALL ACTIVITIES OF THE DENTAL TEAM ARE PATIENT CENTERED

19. DNDP will prepare you to be a member of the dental team you have to have the