Dental Assistant Reference Manual

The Dental Assistant Reference Manual

Last Updated on March 9, 2024 by Anna Baumann

The Dental Assistant Reference Manual

I recently introduced a Dental Assistant Binder. But, I now have the same information in a ready-made book. Most of my feedback was that people feel it’s a hassle to download, print, and assemble their own binder. And I get that! So I reworked things, and published the information as a customizable manual. Then, I renamed it Dental Assistant Reference Manual. (I couldn’t call it a binder anymore because it’s a book now. 🙂 ) It offers the same templates, but it’s all printed out and ready to roll!

Dental Assisting is a tough but awesome job! I know because I was a Dental Assistant for a long time before I moved to the front office. Being super organized was a big factor in my Dental Assisting success and sanity. If you want to know one of the best secrets of an organized and peaceful Dental Assisting day, then I have three words for you; write stuff down. 

What is in the Dental Assistant Reference Manual?

The Dental Assistant Reference Manual contains a group of printable and customizable templates. It’s divided into three sections; Lists, Setup, and Materials.

  • Lists
    • Opening
    • Daily
    • Closing
    • Weekly/Monthly
    • Lab Tracker
    • In-house Lab Tracker
    • Supply Order List
  • Setup
    • Bur Blocks
    • Instrument Packs
    • Procedures
  • Materials
    • Material Use Instructions

What are the Benefits of the Dental Assistant Reference Manual?

  • Tracking. Track tasks and ensure they’re completed. It’s important to know who completes things, and that no one wastes time doing what may be already done. Checklists are a simple but powerful tool for keeping tabs on things. They are super helpful, especially if you work with a large team.
  • Reference. It’s a comforting source of information when you can’t remember something! Like when you need to set up for a procedure you haven’t done in a while or use a material you haven’t used recently. And, it’s a handy training tool for new hires and temps.
  • Organization. Each doctor has their preferences for operatory setup and the materials they use. If you’re in a multi-doctor practice, you can either flag pages of each section for each doctor or create separate manuals for each one.

Assistant Reference Manual Template Examples

Assistant Binder Checklist Examples
Assistant Binder Material and Setup Examples

I think most of us really want to be organized at the office, but sometimes it’s hard to know the best way to start. That’s why you’ll appreciate this customizable manual. It gives you your jumping-off spot!

So, there you have it! You can CLICK HERE, or select the photo below to purchase the Dental Assistant Reference Manual. I also have a few other great Dental Office (and Graves Disease-related) books in my SHOP if you’d like to check them out. I hope you find this helpful in your Dental Office Life! Please comment or get in touch with me if you have any questions!

Dental Assistant Reference Manual Cover

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  2. Hi, was looking to buy your reference manual and can’t buy it on Amazon anymore and was wondering if you’d be able to repost it. I fought myself for apparently to long on buying it and now it’s not available and i am upset it would help my new assistant so much and keep things organized how they are now that i finally got them this way.
    Would love an emailed reply or i can keep checking the link to see if it comes back out thanks so much

    1. Hello Mary, I wasn’t sure if you would check back here for a response. So, I sent you an email letting you know that the Dental Assistant Reference Manual is available on Amazon again. Because it takes time to set it up, I find that people either love it or hate it😃. In my experience though, it’s super helpful once it’s ready to use. If you decide to get it, I hope it works well for your office! Thank you so much for tuning in to Earnestly Anna!

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