Essentials of Effective Dental Assisting, 2nd Edition
What are the characteristics of the best dental assistant you can describe? They are well-known among dentists and can be developed by interested dental assistants with some effort. When a dental assistant develops the overall personal characteristics described in detail in this video, every dentist is pleased and happy, patients are better served, and practices are more productive. Many concepts are included in the presentation, ranging from accepting responsibility and carrying it out, developing influential public relations ability, planning ahead, being organized, and constantly improving skills. Numerous additional PCC videos are also available for you that include many clinical techniques for dental assistants. Dental assistants with the personal characteristics demonstrated and discussed in this presentation are sought by all dentists and are employable anywhere.
| Chapter | Link |
|---|---|
| Introduction | Video |
| Importance of Dental Assistants | Video |
| How many Dental Assistants are Needed? | Video |
| Organizing the Dental Assistant Team | Video |
| Developing a True Team | Video |
| Discouraging Teamwork | Video |
| Responsibilities of the Lead Dental Assistant | Video |
| Interaction of the Lead Assistant with the Scheduler | Video |
| Assigning Specific Responsibilities to All of the Assistants and Cross Training | Video |
| Training / Education for Dental Assistants | Video |
| Qualifying to Be a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or RDA or EFDA | Video |
| Activity in Dental Assistant Organizations | Video |
| Continuing Education | Video |
| Desirable Personal Characteristics | Video |
| Outgoing Personality | Video |
| Cheerful - Happy | Video |
| Positive - Optimistic | Video |
| Empathetic | Video |
| Considerate - Helpful | Video |
| Personal Cleanliness, Self & Attire | Video |
| Ongoing Cleanliness of the Office | Video |
| Infection Control | Video |
| Organization, Reordering & Supervision of Supplies and Equipment | Video |
| Maintenance and Repair of Equipment | Video |
| Patient Records | Video |
| Setting-up Operatories | Video |
| Patient Education | Video |
| Assisting the Dentist | Video |
| Working with Other Assistants 4-6-8 Handed Dentistry | Video |
| Working Fast without Haste | Video |
| Clinical Assisting Requires Thinking Ahead! | Video |
| Gentle | Video |
| Thorough | Video |
| Ensuring Patient Comfort | Video |
| Constantly Aware of Patient Health Challenges and Potential Emergency Care Need | Video |
| Learning and Using the Best Clinical Assisting Positions and Actions | Video |
| Cleaning the Operatories s the End of the Procedure | Video |
| Cleaning and Sterilizing Equipment and Instruments | Video |
| Office Cleanliness at the End of the Day | Video |
| Closing the Office at the End of the Day | Video |
| Expanded Functions for Dental Assistants and / or Dental Hygienists | Video |
| Conclusion | Video |