Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 29, 2024

Behind every successful dental procedure lies the meticulous work of a dental assistant, from preparing the patient for treatment to ensuring a sterile and safe environment. They are the pillars supporting the dentist, providing the necessary tools, and offering comforting reassurances to anxious patients.

Sterilization 52

Sterilization Patient Satisfaction Patient Records Appointments 52

Northwest Suburban College

MAY 24, 2024

To ensure patients receive the highest level of care, it is crucial for dental assistants to have hands-on experience and a solid understanding of dental procedures and techniques. These responsibilities may include scheduling appointments, managing patient records, handling insurance claims, and ordering supplies.

Continuing Education 52

Continuing Education Sterilization Certification Communication 52

Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 7, 2024

Some of their main responsibilities include: – Assisting dentists during dental procedures – Preparing treatment rooms and ensuring that instruments and materials are ready for use – Taking dental impressions and performing X-rays – Sterilizing and maintaining dental equipment – Educating patients on proper oral hygiene (..)

Certification 52

Certification Teamwork Patient Records Appointments 52

Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Students learn how to sterilize equipment, mix dental materials, and handle various dental tools properly. This includes scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and managing billing and insurance information. We also emphasize the importance of communication skills.

Communication 52

Communication Sterilization Patient Care Huddles/Rounds 52

Northwest Suburban College

MAY 7, 2024

These tasks can be broadly categorized into clinical and administrative duties, which include: – Patient Care: Assisting patients in getting settled in the dental chair, providing comfort items such as blankets or neck pillows, and ensuring patients understand pre and post-treatment instructions.

Vital Signs 52

Vital Signs Continuing Education Sterilization Appointments 52

Northwest Career College

AUGUST 16, 2024

Worked with the Dentrix system, managing patient records and the schedule of their appointments. Provided education to patients regarding post-operative care and oral hygiene. Maintaining high empathy and communication skills achieved a 95% satisfactory patient rate.

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Certification Sterilization Patient Records Communication 40

Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 26, 2024

Chairside Assistance and Clinical Procedures Dental Assistants are responsible for various clinical tasks, including chairside support, instrument sterilization, taking dental impressions, and assisting with dental procedures.

Sterilization 52

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MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

They learn to sterilize equipment, study infection control, electrocardiography, and gender-specific examinations. Candidates also learn essential skills such as radiology, nutrition, and collecting and analyzing patient specimens.

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Medical Assistant Certification Medication Medical Terminology 40

CareerStep

AUGUST 29, 2023

Some common responsibilities include maintaining clean and sterile environments in exam and operating rooms, providing basic care to animals (such as feeding, bathing, and exercising), assisting during examinations by restraining animals when necessary, and administering medication or vaccines under the supervision of a veterinarian.

Certification 52

Certification Sterilization Continuing Education Communication 52

Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 22, 2024

. – Assisting in medical procedures: Medical Assistants often provide support to physicians and nurses during examinations, treatments, and minor surgeries, ensuring that instruments and supplies are readily available and properly sterilized.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Patient Education Vital Signs 52

MedQuest College

DECEMBER 18, 2024

– Infection Control and Safety Protocols: With heightened awareness around infection control, dental assistants play a crucial role in sterilization and ensuring that practices meet OSHA and CDC guidelines. Communication Skills Clear communication is fundamental.

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