Surgical dental assistant vs dental assistant teacher

Differences between surgical dental assistant and dental assistant teacher 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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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.