Dental Assistant Checklist

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES *SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Obtain accurate medical history
Obtain accurate dental history
Obtain and record patient's allergies
Obtain and record patient's medications
Scheduling/canceling appointments

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Obtain accurate medical history
Obtain accurate dental history
Obtain and record patient's allergies
Obtain and record patient's medications
Scheduling/canceling appointments

DENTAL RECEPTION PROTOCOL * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Schedule patients in book
Knowledge of no-show policy
Answering the phone
Filing
Finding a chart

DENTAL RECEPTION PROTOCOL *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Schedule patients in book
Knowledge of no-show policy
Answering the phone
Filing
Finding a chart

RADIOGRAPHY * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Radiation safety
Adequate film quality correctly mounted
Accurate reporting
Obtain relevant structure views

RADIOGRAPHY *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Radiation safety
Adequate film quality correctly mounted
Accurate reporting
Obtain relevant structure views

DENTAL ASSISTING DUTIES *SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Tray set up for all procedures
Room set up for all procedures
Anesthetic set up and delivery
Ligmaject set up and delivery
Assist with high-velocity suction
X-tip set up and delivery
Nitrous Oxide protocol
Set up and delivery of Nitrous Oxide
Monitoring of Nitrous Oxide
Replenishing Nitrous Oxide and oxygen tanks
Proper prophy techniques
Proper flossing techniques
Proper fluoride techniques
Proper oral hygiene techniques
Surgical and simple extractions
Endodontics
All restorative procedures
Emergency procedures
Routine care procedures
Removal of sutures
Bone chip removal
Crown procedures (prep and deliver)
Bridge procedures (prep and deliver)
Denture and partial adjustments
Reline procedures
Post-operative procedures
Preventative treatment
Taking alginate impressions
Pouring up models and base
Writing out lab slips
Proper bite registration technique
Removal of dental cements
Mixing cements
Set up times for materials
Curing time for materials
Locating supplies in operatories and in the lab
Stocking of supplies
Replenishing supplies as needed
Unpacking of supplies
Clean-up after patient leaves
Set up for new patient

DENTAL ASSISTING DUTIES *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Tray set up for all procedures
Room set up for all procedures
Anesthetic set up and delivery
Ligmaject set up and delivery
Assist with high-velocity suction
X-tip set up and delivery
Nitrous Oxide protocol
Set up and delivery of Nitrous Oxide
Monitoring of Nitrous Oxide
Replenishing Nitrous Oxide and oxygen tanks
Proper prophy techniques
Proper flossing techniques
Proper fluoride techniques
Proper oral hygiene techniques
Surgical and simple extractions
Endodontics
All restorative procedures
Emergency procedures
Routine care procedures
Removal of sutures
Bone chip removal
Crown procedures (prep and deliver)
Bridge procedures (prep and deliver)
Denture and partial adjustments
Reline procedures
Preventative treatment
Taking alginate impressions
Pouring up models and base
Writing out lab slips
Proper bite registration technique
Removal of dental cements
Mixing cements
Set up times for materials
Curing time for materials
Locating supplies in operatories and in the lab
Stocking of supplies
Replenishing supplies as needed
Unpacking of supplies
Clean-up after patient leaves
Set up for new patient

STERILIZATION * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Autoclave procedure
Cold sterilization
Cleaning of instruments
Use of special chemicals
Bagging of instruments

STERILIZATION *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Autoclave procedure
Cold sterilization
Cleaning of instruments
Use of special chemicals
Bagging of instruments

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS *SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Clean bodily fluids

ANESTHESIA* SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Preparation of syringe-local
Correct temperature
Advice to patient to prevent self-injury
Observe for any hyper-reactions

ANESTHESIA *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Preparation of syringe-local
Correct temperature
Advice to patient to prevent self-injury
Observe for any hyper-reactions

TREATMENT OF EMERGENCIES * SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Basic life support systems
CPR basics

TREATMENT OF EMERGENCIES *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Basic life support systems
CPR basics

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES *SKILL

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Toddler (1-3 years)
Preschooler (3-5 years)
School age children (5-12 years)
Adolescents (12-18 years)
Young adults (18-39 years)
Middle adults (39-64 years)
Older adults (64-79 years)
Elderly adults (80+ years)

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES *FREQUENCY

PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS: Proficiency I have never done the stated task. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practic
Toddler (1-3 years)
Preschooler (3-5 years)
School age children (5-12 years)
Adolescents (12-18 years)
Young adults (18-39 years)
Middle adults (39-64 years)
Older adults (64-79 years)
Elderly adults (80+ years)