Dental Assistant (Noun)
Meaning
An assistant to a dentist.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The dental assistant helped the dentist by preparing the instruments and handing them to her during the procedure.
- A dental assistant is responsible for taking X-rays, preparing patients for exams, and maintaining patient records.
- She decided to become a dental assistant because she enjoyed working with people and wanted a career in the healthcare field.
- The dentist relied heavily on her dental assistant to manage the schedule, answer phone calls, and greet patients.
- After completing her training, she was certified as a dental assistant and began working in a busy dental office.