Assisted in some procedures when I shadowed. Is that allowed?

[NDPitch]

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So at one of the practices I shadowed at, the assistant would sometimes say "Alright, glove up! This one is all you!"

They made sure I didn't screw up obviously, but if I put that on my application, will schools wonder what the deuce was going on in the practice? Do I need to be certified to assist in a dental procedure, or is it fine if I was being watched by the professional staff?

I had visions of a school reporting my dentist to the higher ups because he allowed an amateur who had no idea what he was doing to help him in a procedure, haha.

 

[Destiny11]

Yes. In fact, many dental assistants are trained on the job without any prior certified training.

 

[MoralDecay]

So at one of the practices I shadowed at, the assistant would sometimes say "Alright, glove up! This one is all you!"

They made sure I didn't screw up obviously, but if I put that on my application, will schools wonder what the deuce was going on in the practice? Do I need to be certified to assist in a dental procedure, or is it fine if I was being watched by the professional staff?

I had visions of a school reporting my dentist to the higher ups because he allowed an amateur who had no idea what he was doing to help him in a procedure, haha.

You are allowed to assist.