Abstract
The role of chairside assistant is especially important in the speciality of
orthodontics as many of the important orthodontic steps, like bonding and banding,
require precision and are to be managed within the limited time period . A well-trained
orthodontic chairside assistant is a great boon to an orthodontist in achieving that high
level of precision and quality results . Therefore, it is essential that the assistant is well
versed with the armamentarium and procedures, many of which are unique to the
speciality of orthodontics. The chapter will be helpful to an orthodontic chairside
assistant