Administrative Tasks

• Hiring New Employees
• Training Employees
• Managing Team
• Monitoring Legal Claims
• Continuing Education
• Maintaining Dental Records
• Leading Staff In Patient Care
• Ensuring PHI Encryption
• Maintaining Equipment
• Purchasing New Equipment
• Marketing The Practice
• Community Involvement
• Monitoring Cash Flow
• Billing Insurance Companies
• Ensuring Premises Are Safe

Patient Care

• Promoting Oral Health & Disease Prevention
• Cleaning & Repairing Teeth
• Interpreting X-rays & Diagnostic Tests
• Creating Treatment Plans To Maintain Or Restore The Oral Health
• Ensuring The Safe Administration Of Anesthetics
• Monitoring The Growth & Development Of The Teeth & Jaws
• Performing Surgical Procedures When Necessary
• Educating Patients Regarding Best Oral Health Practices
• Preventing Periodontal Disease
• Referring Patients To Specialists
• Performing Oral Cancer Screenings
• Placing Sealants Or Whitening Agents On Teeth
• Fitting Patients For Dentures, Crowns, & Other Dental Appliances
• Writing Prescriptions For Antibiotics & Other Medications

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