325190 - Assistants to the doctor dentist and oral hygienists

Here are classified other assistants to the doctor dentist and oral hygienists who are not listed in the 3251 sub-group 'Assistants to the doctor dentist and oral hygienists' and who provide basic dental care services for the prevention and treatment of dental and oral diseases and disorders according to care plans and procedures prepared by the doctor dentist or other oral health specialist.

Main activities

* consult the community or individual persons on dental hygiene, nutrition and other dental prophylaxis measures, reduce possible risk to oral health;
* provide, assess oral health condition;
* identify patients with poor oral condition or suffering from oral diseases who need referral to a dentist or other health specialist;
* perform complex dental procedures;
* cover teeth with fluoride, clean teeth and remove plaque, prepare cavities and fills.

Characteristic competences

* consult on dental hygiene issues;
* inspect patients' oral cavity;
* identify poor oral condition;
* perform complex dental procedures;
* remove plaque.