The two additional team members may be which roles?

• A. Receptionist
• B. Medical coder
• C. Trained dental assistant or hygienist
• D. Lab technician

Answer: (C)

In oral sedation, patient safety depends on having two additional team members who can monitor the patient and assist the clinician. The roles that fit this requirement are trained dental assistants or hygienists because they have the clinical training to observe vital signs, manage equipment, support airway management, and respond to emergencies under supervision. This hands-on monitoring and readiness is essential during sedation. Receptionists, medical coders, or lab technicians lack the clinical training and scope needed to monitor sedation or participate in emergency response, so they aren’t appropriate for these roles.