How to process and sterilize dental instruments
Instrument processing protects patients and staff. Follow CDC guidance and your office’s protocol.
7 steps →How-to guides
Dental Assistant How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common dental assistant tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common dental assistant tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks dental assistants perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to take bitewing x-rays
Bitewings help dentists find decay between teeth. Only take radiographs if you are properly certified in your state.
7 steps →How to prepare an operatory for the next patient
Room turnover between patients is one of the most important infection-control routines in dentistry.
6 steps →Before you practice
Learn every core task
Our Dental Assistant training walks through these procedures and more, alongside vocabulary, safety and career-launch lessons.