A Dental Support Assistant can perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. Dental Support Assistants may perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Prepare patients, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist the dentist during dental procedures.
- Record treatment information in patient records.
- Assist dentists in management of medical or dental emergencies.
- Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
- Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.