Assistant: Non Patient Time – Productivity

Remember – each office is different! Our documents are intended as suggestions and guidelines only and can be used as a starting point for conversation and your own system development.

DAILY

• Clean lines for suction and air water syringe
• Sit in the patient chair and look at the operatory and see what needs to be cleaned/fixed/updated from the patient’s perspective
• Sterilization
• Stock rooms, burs etc.
• Replace the suction filters
• Check inventory and order as necessary
• Review schedule and chart prep
• Clear out isolite lines
• Scan models into CAD/CAM to free up space
• Check lab case status
• Any needed training for other dental assistants/floaters
• Take out garbage

JUMP IN

• Call patients with outstanding treatment that has not been scheduled
• Recare calls/cards/emails for hygiene
• Assist the hygiene team

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