Dental MT refers to an oral medical technician, whose main responsibility is to assist the dentist in completing the oral healthcare program, and is an integral part of the modern oral healthcare team. Dental MTs need to have certain medical knowledge and skills, be able to skillfully operate oral medical equipment, and do a good job of cleaning and maintaining oral medical equipment in a timely manner to ensure patient safety and quality of care.
The duties of a dental MT are very diverse, mainly including doing oral examinations for patients, preparing oral medical equipment, assisting dentists to complete oral diagnosis and surgery, and being responsible for post-operative treatment and observation. In addition, dental MTs need to communicate with patients to reassure them, relieve their tension, and provide support and cooperation to doctors.
With the continuous development and upgrading of oral healthcare technology, the duties and development prospects of dental MTs are gradually expanding. In the future, with the rapid development of cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics and other fields, dental MTs will be equipped with more specialized knowledge and skills to play a more important role. At the same time, the industry will be in increasing demand, and dental MTs will become a highly valued career in the future.