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Dentists restore damaged teeth to proper function with _______, which most people refer to it as filling?

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Dental restorations

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What is dentistry ?

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Art and science of diagnosing treating and prevent diseases of the teeth jaws and surrounding soft tissues of the mouth

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Dental disease is totally preventable but only about ___% of the population seeks regular dental care?

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50%

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________ disease is the leading cause of tooth loss?

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Periodontal (gum)

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Dentist are able to save many infected teeth with…

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Endodontic (root canal) therapy and periodontal therapy!

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The dental staff is comprised of:

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  • Dentist
  • Dental Hygienist
  • Dental Assistant
  • Dental laboratory tech
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Dental business administration staff is comprised of three main positions

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  • Receptionist
  • Bookkeeper
  • Insurance Coordinator
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The primary member of the staff is?

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Dentist

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In the US a dentist must complete?

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4 year of college, 4 years of dental school and pass both the national and state exams!

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Specialty areas if dentistry include

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  • Endodontics (root canals)
  • oral surgery
  • Orthodontics
  • Pedodontics (children young adults)
  • Periodontics (gum disease)
  • Prosthodontics (artificial teeth)
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Dental Assistant is responsible for

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  • patient flow (seating and greeting)
  • preparation of dental restorative materials
  • helping with patient care
  • exposing, processing and mounting dental x-rays
  • infection control by cleaning disinfecting and sterilizing
  • inventory of dental supplies
  • care & maintenance of dental equipment
  • helping maintain overall cleanliness
  • other delegated tasks
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After 3500 hours of on-the-job training you can become

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CDA

Certified Dental Assistent

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Being able to do fillings, temporary crowns obtaining diagnostic impressions and other various duties is called

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EFDA

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

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Dental laboratory tech is

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One who makes tooth replacements and service other dental needs on site dental office

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Responsibilities of the dental business administration staff are

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  • answering phone
  • collecting fees from patients
  • scheduling patients appointments
  • processing patients bills and insurance forms
  • paying bills from supplies
  • processing payroll for staff
  • miscellaneous clerical duties
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What is office overhead?

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Term used to describe all expenses involved with running a dental office

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What are the 6 specific areas in a dental office?

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  • Reception area (patients are greeted)
  • Business area
  • Treatment area
  • Dental laboratory
  • Sterilization area
  • Darkroom (x-ray)
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What are daylight loaders?

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An x-ray processing machines with special attachments

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It is important that every dental office has? (Image)

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Friendly happy professional image!