{"id":303,"date":"2021-03-02T16:02:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T16:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=303"},"modified":"2021-03-26T16:06:41","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T16:06:41","slug":"dental-assistant-recognition-week-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/dental-assistant-recognition-week-march\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons to Appreciate Your Dental Assistants This March"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Many patients don\u2019t realize exactly how much their dental assistants do, because it\u2019s always behind-the-scenes. The first week of March is Dental Assistant Recognition Week, which means that there\u2019s no better time to appreciate just how much effort, time, and care they put into making sure that each of your appointments goes smoothly. Read on to learn four reasons to appreciate your dental assistants even more than you already do, and how you can show them that you care!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Preparing & Cleaning the Treatment Rooms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever walked into a treatment room and thought, \u201cWow, this is so clean\u201d? That\u2019s all thanks to the dental assistant who sanitized, set up, and thoroughly cleaned the room before you even arrive to the office. They\u2019re constantly working hard to prepare for your visit to make sure that everything runs as smoothly as possible. Then, after you leave, they\u2019ll be responsible for cleaning everything up and following several important COVID-19 safety protocols to make their next patient\u2019s appointment seamless and safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assisting the Dentist During Procedures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may or may not have noticed that a dental assistant is sitting right next to you while you\u2019re receiving a filling, getting a chipped tooth fixed with dental bonding, or handing rinsing and suction gadgets to your dental hygienist during your cleaning. At each of your appointments, they make sure that the dentist isn\u2019t left to fumble around the room trying to find the items they need by staying on-top of the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Managing the Office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to helping in the treatment rooms, they\u2019re also responsible for managing the front office. They plan the daily appointment schedules, submit insurance claims to help maximize your benefits, order supplies, and answer the phones each time you call. They\u2019re some of the best multi-taskers around!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helping You Feel Comfortable & Cared-For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, if you\u2019re feeling anxious or uneasy about visiting the dentist, your dental assistant is there to help you feel more comfortable by answering any questions you have and starting up a conversation to get your mind off of the sights and sounds of the office that can be overstimulating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can You Do to Celebrate Dental Assistant Recognition Week?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a dental appointment this March, recognize your dental assistants by bringing them something special to show them you appreciate all of their hard work! Here are a few ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n