Investing in Dental Assistants: Strengthening the Workforce, Enhancing Patient Care.

Abstract

Dental assistants (DAs) are essential to the success of any dental practice. They are the backbone of clinical operations, ensuring efficiency while enhancing patient care. From chairside assisting and infection control to administrative support and patient communication, DAs play a vital role in delivering high-quality care. Despite their contributions, the dental profession faces an ongoing workforce shortage that strains dental teams and can potentially limit patient access to timely care.