Dental Assistant Skills Checklist

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PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS:

Proficiency

  1. I have never done the stated task.
  2. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice to feel comfortable and proficient.
  3. I have performed the task/skill several times and feel moderately comfortable functioning independently but would require a resource person nearby.
  4. I have performed the task/skill frequently and would feel very comfortable and proficient performing it without supervision or practice.

Frequency

  1. 5 or less Annually
  2. 5 or less Quarterly
  3. 3 or less Monthly
  4. 1 - 5 times Daily/Weekly
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES *
SKILLFREQUENCY
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 *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Schedule patients in book
Knowledge of no-show policy
Answering the phone
Filing
Finding a chart
RADIOGRAPHY *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Radiation safety
Adequate film quality correctly mounted
Accurate reporting
Obtain relevant structure views
DENTAL ASSISTING DUTIES *
SKILLFREQUENCY
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
STERILIZATION *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Autoclave procedure
Cold sterilization
Cleaning of instruments
Use of special chemicals
Bagging of instruments
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Clean bodily fluids
ANESTHESIA *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Preparation of syringe-local
Correct temperature
Advice to patient to prevent self-injury
Observe for any hyper-reactions
TREATMENT OF EMERGENCIES *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Basic life support systems
CPR basics
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES *
SKILLFREQUENCY
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)

Attestation

ATTESTATION: *