Northwest Suburban College

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Every day, dental assistants are responsible for preparing patients for their appointments. This means they gather medical histories, take vital signs, and ensure that patients are comfortable before procedures begin. This preparation helps dentists make informed decisions and provides a smooth start for each appointment.

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MedCerts

JULY 1, 2024

You’ll interact with patients while taking their medical histories, performing physical examinations, recording vitals, preparing them for procedures and collecting samples for lab investigation. Good communication and organizational skills are handy when making follow-up calls, booking patient appointments and managing patient info.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 27, 2024

Another essential part of our preparation routine is sterilizing instruments. Each tool is placed in the autoclave following strict guidelines to ensure complete sterilization. After the sterilization process, we carefully arrange the instruments on trays, ready for use.

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Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 4, 2024

One of the first things medical assistants do each day is welcome and prepare patients for their visits. They also collect medical histories to help the doctor understand the patient’s health better. But their job doesn’t stop at medical tasks. Another big job is scheduling appointments.

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Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Medical assistants often begin by reviewing patient charts from the previous day to ensure all records are up-to-date. This helps in understanding the medical history and any ongoing treatments for the patients that will be seen that day. When patients arrive, medical assistants are usually the first point of contact.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This includes taking patients’ dental and medical history, providing pre- and post-operative instructions, and assisting in dental emergencies. – Record-keeping and documentation: Dental Assistants are responsible for maintaining accurate patient records, such as treatment plans, dental X-rays, and medical/dental histories.

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Northwest Suburban College

JULY 5, 2024

– Infection control: Adhering to stringent sterilization and disinfection protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic clinic environment. – Sharing relevant patient information: Communicating pertinent patient information, such as medical history, medications, and allergies, to the dentist and other team members.

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