Role of Dental Chairside Assistant in Orthodontics

The role of chairside assistant is especially important in the speciality of orthodontics as many of the important orthodontic steps, like bonding and banding, require precision and are to be managed within the limited time period . A well-trained orthodontic chairside assistant is a great boon to an orthodontist in achieving that high level of precision and quality results . Therefore, it is essential that the assistant is well versed with the armamentarium and procedures, many of which are unique to the speciality of orthodontics. The chapter will be helpful to an orthodontic chairside assistant