Assistant to the chairperson vs certified dental assistant

Differences between assistant to the chairperson and certified dental assistant duties and responsibilities

Assistant to the chairperson example responsibilities.

• Handle scheduling of patients, answer telephone calls, efficiently manage patient accounts including billing insurance companies.
• Cover hygiene schedules when need performing coronal polishing and placing sealants.
• Apply sealants, fluoride treatments, and perform coronal polishing for oral prophylaxis.
• Pour, trim and fabricate models for bleaching trays, night guards, and dentures.
• Compose yearly commencement booklet using PowerPoint.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations and handouts for medical students, residents and national conferences.
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Certified dental assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage surgery center infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and ADA standards.
• Provide excellent customer service to dental patients and represent the organization at trade shows and presentations.
• Reconcile payments, verify insurance benefits, schedule appointments and present patients with necessary treatment plans.
• Assist in oral surgery under local and twilight anesthesia in a private practice setting.Primary IV starter and administer anesthetics on command.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and operate resuscitation equipment.