In some jobs as a virtual dental assistant, you assist with practice and office management, completing duties related to appointment scheduling and insurance claims. However, new roles in telemedicine are increasingly available. In these jobs, your responsibilities are similar to those of a traditional dental assistant, except that you visit patients in remote locations and use a computer, a special oral camera, and an online application to send images of the patient’s teeth to your team. You then consult with the dentist and provide care as directed, or refer the patient to the main office if needed.