Set up a dental tray by gathering the appropriate materials for the procedure, organizing them in order of operation and by checking the pack to make sure it's sterile. Organize the instruments and properly set up a dental tray with help from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on the dental profession.
A dental tray is set up according to the dental procedure to be performed. On each tray is the instruments, tools, and supplies the dentist will use to perform each treatment. The tray can carry anywhere from an explorer and some gauze for a simple exam, or be quite extensive for a more complex procedure. In any case, making sure the dental tray has everything available that the dentist needs, is very important.