OST 147: Chapter 1 Assignment

List the personal traits and educational background of an administrative dental assistant.

• Organized and detail-oriented; High school diploma or equivalent

• Creative and spontaneous; Bachelor's degree in arts

• Introverted and analytical; Master's degree in science

• Aggressive and competitive; No formal education required

The importance of computer data input devices for an Administrative Dental Assistant is:

• To enhance patient record management and appointment scheduling

• To improve dental treatment procedures

• To assist in dental surgeries

• To maintain dental equipment

An Administrative Dental Assistant should be proficient in using which office equipment?

• Computer and printer

• Dental drill

• X-ray machine

• Surgical instruments

What business management skills are necessary for an Administrative Dental Assistant?

• Time management and organization

• Clinical skills and patient care

• Technical skills and software proficiency

• Marketing and sales strategies

An Insurance biller (coder) is responsible for:

• Handling insurance claims and billing processes

• Providing legal advice on insurance policies

• Designing insurance products

• Selling insurance policies

A Records manager is responsible for?

• Managing and overseeing an organization's records.

• Creating and designing websites.

• Developing software applications.

• Conducting market research.

What personal trait of an administrative dental assistant involves being aware of diversity and patient relations?

• Empathy

• Technical skills

• Time management

• Organizational skills

A personal trait of an administrative dental assistant that involves acting as a team player is:

• Leadership

• Teamwork

• Independence

• Creativity

What is one of the requirements to become a Dental Hygienist?

• Completes a 1-year post-high school program

• Completes a 2- to 4-year post-high school program

• Completes a 5-year post-high school program

A Dental Hygienist completes other duties as _______.

• assigned

• required

• expected

• needed