You’ve probably met our dental assistants Debbie, Marian, and Miriam during your regular visits, but have you ever wondered what exactly they do?
Marian, Debbie and Miriam make sure you’re at ease and ready for your visit with Dr. Cameron Garrett. They are keenly interested in your welfare and are available to help make sure your questions are answered and you’re comfortable for your visit.
Some typical procedures Miriam, Debbie and Marian perform during your appointment include:
• Sterilizing and getting instruments ready for Dr. Steve.
• Taking and processing your x-rays.
• Assisting Dr. Steve throughout your appointment.
Behind the scenes, our dental assistants also perform technical and detailed laboratory duties, including making mouth impressions and cleaning and polishing removable appliances. They help keep the schedule running smoothly and also assist with organizational and administrative tasks.
We love our dental assistants as well as our entire Langley dental team here at Dr. Cameron Garrett and we know you will to! Whether you’re a long-time patient or you’re gearing up for your first appointment with us, please make sure to tell us how we can make sure each and every appointment is comfortable and caring.
Want to learn more about our assistants? Ask them your questions in the comments below or check out all our staff on our website: Office/Meet the Team.
Langley dentist, Dr. J. Cameron Garrett, was born and raised in Kamloops, BC on a small hobby farm. He grew up playing lots of sports and volunteering with a number of organizations. Due to his interest in the outdoors and adventure, he became a forest firefighter in the summer for 11 years. In the winter, he worked in welding and carpentry.
Alongside his many careers, Dr. Garrett pursued a degree at Thompson Rivers University, and it was here that he discovered dentistry. He looked into it deeper and realized it had all the components of a career he desired. He loved working with his hands and enjoyed the idea of helping people. Although Dr. Garrett considered being a medical doctor, it was the ability to combine his unique skillsets that attracted him to dentistry.
He then attended dental school at UBC, and after graduating, he worked as an associate dentist in Tsawwassen, Surrey, and Langley, BC. He then found a mentor in Dr. Cameron Garrett and has enjoyed working at our practice ever since. Together, they continue to help patients make positive changes and highlight the connection between oral health and overall health.
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