Preventive Dentistry

Preventive Dentistry

With the help of preventive dentistry, together with you we work to spot gum disease, holes, bad breath and other oral problems in an early stage. The prevention assistant is specialized in preventing these problems.

Most problems in the mouth can usually be prevented with good oral care. By brushing well and by daily cleaning the spaces between your teeth. The prevention assistant can help you keep your mouth healthy by informing and teaching you about dental care.

Activities of the prevention assistant

The prevention assistants at Dental Practice Diemen-Zuid support the dentists in their work. Amongst others, they carry out the following activities and treatments:

• Make dental impressions
• Take X-rays
• Removing plaque, tartar and deposits
• Polishing root surfaces and fillings
• Applying protective equipment
• Dental sealing
• Teeth whitening
• Create small fillings
• Create mouthguards