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Dental Provider Healthcare Taxonomy Code 126800000X
As of today, the following are the total number of Dental Assistants nationally, in your State, and near your location.
Select a State below to view the list by State. Additionally, you can narrow the list by city, among other options, from the Filter Panel, which you can open by clicking the vertical ellipses ⋮ in the upper right corner of the app.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Medicare
The following are the total number of Dental Assistants who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Dental Assistants across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Dental Assistants do?
Dental Assistants support dentists and their patients by performing a wide range of clinical and administrative duties, including preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, taking X-rays, assisting during dental procedures, and managing patient records and appointments.
Their work ensures a smooth and efficient dental office by facilitating patient care and supporting the dental team.
Key Skills
Attention to Detail: Ensure all equipment is sterile and that procedures are performed correctly to maintain patient safety.
Teamwork: Work closely with dentists and dental hygienists to provide comprehensive patient care.
Organization: Keep treatment rooms, instruments, and supplies well-organized and readily available for use.
Clinical Duties
Patient Preparation: Greet patients, escort them to treatment rooms, and prepare them for procedures by ensuring their comfort and well-being.
Assisting the Dentist: Providing hand instruments and materials to the dentist during procedures helps keep the patient’s mouth dry and clean, and enables tasks such as taking dental impressions.
Radiology: Take and process dental X-rays.
Infection Control: Sterilize dental instruments, clean and prepare treatment areas, and adhere to established infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.
Patient Instruction: Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and post-procedure instructions.
Administrative Duties
Patient Records: Maintain accurate, organized records.
Scheduling: Schedule appointments and manage patient follow-ups.
Office Management: Handle administrative tasks, including inventory counts, ordering supplies, and processing insurance forms.
Communication: Speak with patients to understand their concerns and relay treatment information from the dentist.