Northwest Suburban College

MAY 10, 2024

From the moment a patient walks into the clinic, a Dental Assistant’s work begins. They are the primary point of contact and play a pivotal role in ensuring that all aspects of patient care are managed competently. A significant part of their day involves preparing for patient procedures.

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Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 11, 2024

They help patients feel comfortable and explain what will happen during their appointment. They sterilize instruments, disinfect treatment areas, and follow strict protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment for both patients and staff. This includes everything from dental X-ray machines to sterilization units.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Dental Assistants are indispensable members of the dental care team, playing a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of dental practices and the delivery of quality patient care.

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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.

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MedQuest College

JANUARY 24, 2024

Precision in Patient Care At the heart of dental assisting lies the responsibility for providing patient care. Clinical competence involves mastering the art of dental procedures, from chairside assistance during exams and treatments to efficiently managing sterilization and infection control protocols.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 31, 2024

Medical Assistants perform both administrative tasks like scheduling appointments and clinical duties such as taking patient vital signs, assisting with examinations, and preparing treatment rooms. Patient Care Technicians work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and rehabilitation centers. Where Do They Work?

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Northwest Career College

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The dental assistant is employed with the dentist to assist in patient care, prepare the instruments, and ensure all items are ready for treatment. It is a gratifying and vital job that includes technical skills and direct patient care. For this care, they become so important to the patients and the dental team.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

MARCH 11, 2024

Job Opportunities for Certified Medical Assistants Medical Assistants work in a variety of healthcare settings, fulfilling administrative and clinical roles to support medical professionals and ensure smooth patient care. Outpatient Care Centers: Assist with patient intake and procedures. Performing EKG procedures.

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Northwest Suburban College

JULY 5, 2024

. – Distraction methods: Offering patients engaging distractions, like music or watching videos during dental procedures, to reduce anxiety. Ensuring Patient Comfort and Safety Dental Assistants contribute to a pleasant patient experience by prioritizing patient comfort and safety throughout dental procedures.

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Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 26, 2024

As the dental care industry continues to evolve and the demand for skilled professionals grows, it’s crucial for aspiring Dental Assistants to possess a depth of knowledge, hands-on experience, and a genuine passion for patient care.

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Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 11, 2024

When you enroll in our Dental Assistant program, you will dive into a well-structured curriculum that covers everything from dental anatomy to patient care. In addition to dental procedures, we place great emphasis on patient care. We make sure you learn the essential skills needed for the job.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 7, 2024

Dental assistants serve as indispensable members of dental care teams, executing diverse responsibilities that enable dental offices to function smoothly and efficiently. From patient care to office management, dental assistants contribute significantly to the success and efficacy of dental clinics in various settings.

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Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The program includes learning orthodontic procedures, patient care, and the use of dental tools. 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.

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Northwest Career College

AUGUST 16, 2024

One example would be: “Certified Dental Assistant with over five years of experience in providing exceptional patient care by supporting procedures and dentists with various functions: radiography, patient management, and administrative tasks. Provided education to patients regarding post-operative care and oral hygiene.

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MedCerts

MARCH 29, 2024

Administered by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) , it's designed to assess the comprehensive skills and knowledge necessary for success in your career, such as patient care, dental procedures, infection control and dental law and ethics. You can see a full breakdown of the RDA exam here.

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Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 11, 2024

They also help with minor surgical procedures by sterilizing instruments and ensuring that everything is set up correctly. After patient appointments, medical assistants are responsible for cleaning and preparing the examination room for the next patient. Administrative duties play a big part in their daily work.

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Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 22, 2024

With their wide-ranging skillset and knowledge, Medical Assistants are indispensable members of the healthcare team, with their contributions leading to improved patient care and the smooth functioning of healthcare facilities. They also ensure that specimens are properly labeled and stored, minimizing the risk of error.

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Northwest Career College

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Medical assistants needed to explain mask-wearing and social distancing to all the patients, including why such guidelines were in order. They also had to communicate well with other members of their teams so that they could coordinate patient care and update everyone on changes in conditions.

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