4 Reasons (and Ways!) to Celebrate Your Dental Assistant

There’s no question about the power of a beautiful smile. It not only improves your self-confidence and spreads positivity to others but it has also been proven to benefit your physical well-being.  Healthy teeth can not only be attributed to your regular oral hygiene routine, but your dental team also plays a big part in it, too. While your dentist is normally the star of the show at your visits, your dental assistant plays a huge role in achieving excellent dental health. March 5-11 is Dental Assistants Appreciation Week so there’s no better time to celebrate them! Here are four reasons why, along with how!

A Day in the Life of a Dental Assistant

As you get prepared for your dental appointment, you probably don’t think much of what’s going on at the dental office beforehand. However, your dental assistant is busy at work, preparing to treat the smiles of patients all day. Their day is nonstop and includes:

#1. Preparation for Visits

Long before you arrive, your dental assistant is preparing to make the dental office ready for patients. In order to meet the rigorous standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, they are sanitizing the area. They are also setting up equipment for a smooth and professional visit.

#2. Keeping You Comfortable & Relaxed

One of the tough things about going to the dentist is experiencing anxiety or fear. Fortunately, your dental assistant is there to kindly greet you and help ease any discomfort. They are prepared to answer any questions you have in order to alleviate the fear of the unknown.

#3. Assisting Your Dentist

True to their title, they are helping your dentist with some of the most vital parts of your examination. They take careful X-rays of your smile, which are essential to check the state of your oral health. They also do many other assessments and handle the dental instruments used to keep your pearly whites whole and healthy.

#4. Managing Behind the Scenes

The work doesn’t end after you leave. Your dental assistant is busy scheduling appointments, ordering supplies, and handling billing issues. They truly are the glue that holds the dental office together!

4 Ways to Show Your Dental Assistant Appreciation

As you can see, your dentist has so much support in helping keep your smile in top condition. During Dental Assistant Appreciation Week, you can show them how much you value all they do to make your dental visits successful. Here are some great ways to say “thank you!”:

• Start their day off right by bringing fresh bagels or baked goods from a local bakery.
• Surprise them with a bouquet of fresh spring flowers.
• Give a gift card from your favorite coffee shop.
• Write a simple thank you card—words can go a long way in showing appreciation.

About the Practice

Bear Creek Family Dentistry is eager to help you keep your smile healthy and beautiful during every season through their dental experts. With general and board-certified pediatric dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and prosthodontists all under one roof, they can assist you with any of your oral health needs. They provide a full range of services to care for your smile, including preventive care to keep your teeth and gums in top condition. To schedule an appointment, contact them through their website or call (214) 350-5333.