Surgical dental assistant vs clerical dentist assistant

Differences between surgical dental assistant and clerical dentist assistant duties and responsibilities

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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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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