In order to become a good chairside assistant, it is important to understand
the basic fundamentals of oral surgery. The dental chairside assistant helps to save
time, improve communications and handle emergencies. He/she is crucial in care and
sterilization of instruments. This chapter provides a framework for learning the basic
skills of assisting in minor oral surgery procedures.
Keywords: Autoclave, Decontamination, Rebound haemorrhage, Vitals.
