Lead dental assistant vs dental assistant teacher

Differences between lead dental assistant and dental assistant teacher duties and responsibilities

Lead dental assistant example responsibilities.

• Provide oral care instruction to patients according to surgery or alternate dental procedures.
• Provide exceptional oral hygiene care under supervision to a variety of patients in addition to assign clerical duties.
• Certify as an instructor for CPR.
• Demonstrate compliance in coordinating CPR training for staff.
• Maintain dental records in accordance with HIPPA policy.
• Enter patient information into computer system (PBS ENDO).
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Dental assistant teacher example responsibilities.

• Help dentist to manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply.
• Work with patients by assisting dentists and supporting hygiene students in restoration procedures along with several other dental procedures.
• Provide direct customer service daily; greet and prepare patients for dental examinations, build charts, and document preliminary information.
• Assist in oral surgery under local and twilight anesthesia in a private practice setting.Primary IV starter and administer anesthetics on command.
• Obtain impressions for partial and permanent dentures.
• Enter clinical notes, demographics, and insurance information utilizing Dentrix software.