Dental Provider Healthcare Taxonomy Code 126800000X
HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Dental Assistants.
As of today, the following are the total number of Dental Assistants nationally, in your state, and near your location.
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.
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
Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Dental Assistants by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the Dental Assistants dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
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 that all equipment is sterile and that all procedures are followed 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 and organized patient 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.