Responsibilities of the dental assistant in documenting the clinical examination include:

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Responsibilities of the dental assistant in documenting the clinical examination include charting the correct tooth and correct conditions.
Using the periodontal probe to determine pocket depths and determining tooth mobility are the responsibility of the dentist or dental hygienist; these are not responsibilities of the dental assistant.
Diagnosing caries is the responsibility of the dentist and is not a responsibility of the dental assistant.

Responsibilities of the Dental Assistant in Documenting the Clinical Examination