Oral surgery assistant vs dental nurse

Differences between oral surgery assistant and dental nurse duties and responsibilities

Oral surgery assistant example responsibilities.

• Assist in intravenous sedation, prepare syringes with proper medication, placement of EKG leads, record and monitor during procedures.
• Provide postoperative care with anesthesia patients monitoring vital signs until patient is conscious; establish patient comfort and review prescribe medications.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance through patient confidentiality.
• Train how to assist Dr, in surgery.
• Set up and sterilization of instrumentation, making sure OSHA standards and high standards of the practice are met.
• Anticipate surgeons' needs, pass instruments, cuts, sutures, hold retractors, obtain and process tissue samples.
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Dental nurse example responsibilities.

• Help dentist to manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply.
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• Communicate appropriately and sensitively with patients who may be fearful, vulnerable, have sensitive concerns or have special needs i.e.
• Educate patients on oral/dental hygiene, project office interests.
• Complete documents for state fund Medicaid programs, admission into community nursing and group home facilities and other community resources available.
• Perform chartings and BPE records.
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