5 Charities to Donate to This Holiday Season The holidays are here, the most popular time of year for donating to charities. People donate during the holidays to help those less fortunate than themselves and for tax purposes. The end of the year presents a unique opportunity to donate to charities once you have an…
3 Ways Networking Can Be Accomplished in Your Career Field Networking as a Dental Assistant For those of you who follow the Dental Office Assistant Discussion Board you are already aware of the importance of networking. We are very fortunate, in the dental profession, to have so many avenues for professional support systems. The dental…
3 Awareness Concerns for Dental Office Assistants What do diabetes, gum disease, and COVID-19 have in common? These three conditions are all huge considerations for someone currently working in a Dental Office Assistant position. This group of healthcare workers must consider how these different health conditions affect their patients, as well as the evolving landscape…
Four Keys to Successful Dental Scheduling In order to have effective, productive, and smooth-running dental scheduling, the dental office assistant needs to have a basic knowledge of dental terminology and procedures. Clear communication between the office assistant, dentist, staff, and patient is critical. Time must be allotted for proper infection control as well as consideration…
Xerostomia (Dry Mouth) – Causes and Treatments Written by: Colette Jesikiewicz CDPMA, FADAA What Is It? Dry mouth (xerostomia) is a condition caused by the reduction of saliva production. This condition does have dental implications. The goal of the dental team is to relieve discomfort and to prevent dental complications. Saliva is produced by three…
Dental Insurance Claims: 3 Ways to Stay Out of Jail Clinical Notes and Your Role in Insurance Claim Processing Written by Colette Jesikiewicz CDPMA, FADAA Dental Office Assistant Duties As a Dental Office Assistant one of your duties might include processing dental insurance claims and predeterminations. As you are completing this task, you need to…
