Clerical dentist assistant vs expanded duty dental assistant

Differences between clerical dentist assistant and expanded duty dental assistant duties and responsibilities

Clerical dentist assistant example responsibilities.

• Help dentist to manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply.
• Enter and chart patient information using Dentrix.
• Assist Dr. during surgery with tray setups, composites, crown and bridges, partials and dentures.
• Assist with composite/amalgam restoration, crown & bridge preps/seats, endo, extractions, implants, and general anesthesia.
• Communicate with patients and insurance companies to schedule appointments and verify benefits and eligibility.
• Prepare patients for examination, and properly arrange examining rooms with the necessary equipment for procedures.
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Expanded duty dental assistant example responsibilities.

• Sterilize dental instruments and maintain the clinic according to OSHA guidelines in regard to cleanliness and sterilization protocol.
• Place fillings, coronal polish, take impressions and prepare bleaching trays.
• Create molds for dentures, retainers, whitening trays, partial dentures, bite guards, etc.
• Assist with surgical extraction, impressions for dentures and partials and also with soft and hard reline procedures.
• General sterilization procedures according to OSHA guidelines.
• Greet patients, sterilize instruments and maintain office equipment.
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