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INTRODUCTION TO THE DENTAL PROFESSION
Unit 1 Module 1
Outline:
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 4
ROLE OF THE DENTAL ADMINISTRATOR ................................................ 4
Administrative Roles by Title
▪ RECEPTIONIST
▪ OFFICE MANAGER
▪ RECARE COORDINATOR
▪ TREATMENT COORDINATOR
▪ ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND PAYABLE
THE DENTAL HEALTHCARE TEAM ............................................................. 7
General Dentist and Dental Specialist
▪ DENTAL SPECIALITIES
Registered Dental Assistant
Registered Dental Hygienist
Sterilization Assistant
Lab Technician
AREAS OF THE DENTAL OFFICE .................................................................. 11
Non-Clinical areas
▪ RECEPTION AREA
▪ THE DENTIST OFFICE
▪ STAFF ROOM
▪ CONSULTATION ROOM
Clinical areas
▪ OPERATORY
▪ STERILIZATION AREA
▪ PANORAMIC AREA
MODULE REVIEW AND KEY POINTS........................................................... 14
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