Dental Office is a clinic where dentists perform oral cleanings and treatments and keep all their tools in a single location. Dental Offices typically offer cosmetic and general dental services to their patients such as cleanings, examinations, fillings, extractions, bridges, dentures, and implants. Many dental offices are privately owned and operated by individual dentists while others may be part of a large health-related establishment such as a hospital or government office.

What to Expect at Your First Visit to a Dental Office

Dental offices tend to be fast-paced environments where patients are given a certain amount of time for their appointment depending on what the visit is for. Most patients will have the same dental hygienist with each visit to their dental office and are likely to see the same dentist, making it easy to develop a continued relationship that will allow for the best care over the long term. Dental offices also tend to have reception areas that provide entertainment options such as televisions and magazines to help distract patients who are waiting for their appointments.

Many dental assistants and dental hygienists will be asked to take on administrative duties, such as scheduling appointments, working with suppliers, and handling patient records. While a dental professional’s expertise should always be focused on providing care and treatment, it is also important to understand how to manage an office so that the business can run efficiently. Some practices will rely on Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) to handle the bulk of their non-clinical administration.