Assistance for Mobile Patient Braces, a cane, crutches, walker Ask patient how much and what kind of assistance is needed Raise chair slightly above the patient’s knee level and adjust chair arm out of the way Stand aside or assist while patient moves until back of legs touch chair and then bends knees to lower into dental chair If assistance is needed grasp ankles, lift legs, and turn patient into dental chair Service dogs that accompany a patient are allowed to lie quietly nearby during the dental appointment