The duties of the dental surgery assistants are as follows:

Reception of the patient. 2.Preparation of the patient for any treatment he or she may need.3 Preparation and provision of all necessary facilities such as mouthwashes and napkins. 4Sterilization care and preparation of instruments. Preparation and mixing of restorative materials including both fillings and impression materials. Care of the patient after treatment until he or she leaves, including clearing away of instruments and preparation of instruments for reuse. Preparation of the surgery for next patient. Presentation of documents to the surgeon for his completion and filing Assistance with X-ray work and the processing and mounting of Xrays. Instruction of the patient, where necessary, in the correct use of the toohbrush Aftercare of persons who have had general anaesthetic