Dental assistants (sometimes known as dental nurses or dental chairside assistants) are key members of the dental health care team. They work with dentists and other members of the oral health team to deliver high quality dental care in dental offices. Qualified dental assistants, with further study, can also advance through other dental auxiliary roles such as a dental hygienist or dental technician and prosthetist. With tertiary qualifications you could also train to become a dentist.