1 Leadership and Team Management
Leading and supervising dental teams, including dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants
Supervising everyday office operations
Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Staff Training and Development
Performance Evaluations and Feedback
2 Administrative Skills
Scheduling and organizing appointments
Managing patient records and paperwork
Inventory management of dental supplies and equipment
Billing, coding, and handling insurance claims
Financial supervision and budgeting for the practice
3 Customer Service and Patient Relations
Patient communication and satisfaction
Managing patient complaints or concerns
Appointment scheduling and reminders
Creating a warm and professional atmosphere
4 Dental office operations
Experience with dental office software (eg, Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental)
Compliance with health and safety requirements (HIPAA and OSHA)
Maintaining sterilization and sanitation requirements
Workflow optimization and efficiency enhancements
5 Financial Management
Budgeting and Cost Control