In this video, Dr. Gordon Christensen admits he has had both good and bad dental assistants through the years. He discusses what he considers good qualities in a dental assistant, including outgoing, cheerful, empathetic, and clean.
A good assistant will be tuned into patients’ needs and help them feel comfortable during their dental visit. A good assistant will also be tuned into the dentist’s needs as he or she assists the dentist, saving the dentist from needless struggling.
The hour-long video in which Dr. Christensen elaborates on what makes a good dental assistant is one of his most popular to date. Watch more here.
