Why You Should Choose Poland for the Best Dental Treatment

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You know that your role as an assistant during oral surgery is vital. The operation couldn't go ahead without you. You are there to help the surgeon, but you also know that a friendly and competent dental assistant can go a long way toward keeping the patient calm and happy and ensuring that all goes well during the surgery.

Here at auckland dentist, we know how important dental assistants are. As a dental assistant, you rely on your common sense, education and experience, plus a bit of intuition when it comes to helping both the oral surgeon and the patient to have a successful operation.

Here are five actions dental assistants must take before oral surgery:

1. Preparing the workstation. You'll make sure that all the needed instruments are in place, sterilized and ready for use. You'll also make sure any other supplies the surgeon may need are at the ready.
2. Preparing the patient. Many people fear just getting a dental cleaning, so you can imagine how scary it is for them to have oral surgery! Make sure you give the patient a nice, reassuring smile as you escort them to the chair. Explain the procedure he or she is about to have, and answer any questions as best you can. If there's anything you aren't sure about when they ask you a question, make sure to ask the oral surgeon so that your patient has all the information he or she needs (not only does this answer the patient's question, but it lets him or her know that you are listening). Once the patients are settled, make sure they are comfortable.
3. Preparing the treatment area. Apply the local anesthetics to numb the tissue and the teeth where the surgeon will be working.
4. Knowing what to expect. Thoroughly read the patient's file and the surgeon's notes, so that you can anticipate any special problems that might make this surgery unusual. Have X-rays ready in case the oral surgeon wants to consult them.
5. Practicing good communication. Confer with the oral surgeon to make sure there isn't anything special you need to do. Talk to the patient and make sure that nothing has changed since they came in for their consultation.

And of course, your help during and after the surgery is vital as well. During the surgery, you'll hand the surgeon whatever tool he needs and keep the treatment area clear using hand instruments and suction hoses. You'll need to help manipulate the patient's mouth and cheeks, to ensure that the dentist can see what he is doing. You may be responsible for checking vital signs and maintaining the IV fluid flow.

After the surgery, the patient will depend on you to supply information on the proper post-treatment care. You'll give him or her information on any medication the surgeon wants him or her to take and how to take care of his or her mouth post-surgery. You'll let him or her know when the surgeon would like the patient to come back for a follow up visit.

When the patient is safely on his way, you'll make sure the chart is updated with information about the surgery. You'll collect the instruments for sterilization and make sure the room is clean and ready for the next patient.

Many oral surgeons also depend on their assistants to call the patient that night, to make sure they are following their discharge instructions and that everything seems to be all right and to make sure that they don't have any questions.