Question

a dental assistant is responsible for:
a handling all insurance claims
b supporting the dentist by preparing the exam room and instruments for each patient
c scheduling follow - up appointments after patients have cavities
d cleaning the patients teeth before the dentist comes in for the final exam

Explanation:

To determine the correct responsibility of a dental assistant:

• Option A: Handling all insurance claims is typically not a dental assistant's role (usually administrative staff or insurance specialists handle this).
• Option B: Dental assistants commonly support dentists by preparing exam rooms and instruments, which is a core part of their duties.
• Option C: Scheduling follow - up appointments is more of an administrative task, not a primary dental assistant responsibility.
• Option D: Cleaning patients' teeth (prophylaxis) is usually done by dental hygienists, not dental assistants.

Answer:

B. Supporting the dentist by preparing the exam room and instruments for each patient