Northwest Suburban College

OCTOBER 11, 2024

They sterilize instruments, disinfect treatment areas, and follow strict protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment for both patients and staff. Administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and handling billing duties often fall under their purview as well.

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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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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.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 7, 2024

Externships play a vital role in Dental Assistant education, providing students with real-world experience in dental office environments. How do Dental Assistant externships benefit students in their professional development?

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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.

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MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Candidates can get recertified by completing the CMA Certification/Recertification exam or completing the continuing education. One continuing education unit, 1 contact hour, or 1 college credit hour equals one recertification point. The CMA is renewed every five years.

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