Lead dental assistant vs surgical dental assistant

Differences between lead dental assistant and surgical dental assistant 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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Surgical dental assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage medical records and document examination notes, prescriptions, and procedure details in EMR.
• Train as an anesthesia technician and certify in CPR.
• Assist dentist in prophylactic procedures: provide necessary tools, sterilize equipment, comfort patients.
• Bill major insurance providers using ADA codes and process incoming payments from insure and non-insure patients and insurance providers.
• Assist in oral surgery under local and twilight anesthesia in a private practice setting.Primary IV starter and administer anesthetics on command.
• Place catheters and IVs for procedures.
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