Definition of Dental assistant

1. Noun. An assistant to a dentist.

Generic synonyms: Assistant, Help, Helper, Supporter

Medical Definition of Dental assistant

1. Individuals who assist the dentist or the dental hygienist. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dental Assistant

dental abscess
dental abutments
dental alloys
dental alveoli
dental alveolus
dental amalgam
dental anaesthesia
dental anatomy
dental ankylosis
dental anxiety
dental apparatus
dental appliance
dental arch
dental articulation
dental articulators
dental auxiliary
dental biomechanics
dental biophysics
dental branches
dental bulb
dental calculus
dental canals
dental caps
dental care
dental caries
dental cast
dental casting investment
dental casting technique
dental cavity lining

Literary usage of Dental assistant

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Standard Specifications for Personal Service by New York (N.Y.). Bureau of Standards (1917)
"dental assistant GROUP SYMBOL (BS) The term dental assistant Group is applied to those offices or employments of the Sub-professional Service in which ..."

2. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 1996-1997 by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Sources of Additional Information Information about career opportunities, scholarships, accredited dental assistant programs, and requirements for ..."

3. Keeping Healthyby Jo Ellen Moore by Jo Ellen Moore (2004)
"Use similar language to introduce, define, and describe the people in the waiting room and in the dentist's office: dentist, dental assistant, patient, ..."

4. Recommended Infection-Control Practices for Dentistryedited by Barbara F. Gooch edited by Barbara F. Gooch (1998)
"If you are a dentist, a dental hygienist, a dental assistant, or a dental laboratory technician, this workbook has been written for you. ..."

5. Monthly Review of Dental Surgery by British Dental Association (1876)
"Mr. Barrett will be always glad to receive applications from those desirous of holding the office of dental assistant. The attention of dental students is ..."

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