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Seeing your dentist for regular dental exams and teeth cleanings can improve your oral health.
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What Happens During Your Exam and Dental Teeth Cleaning - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina Seeing your dentist for regular dental exams and teeth cleanings can improve your oral health.

Dentures can look great, but they won't look as good or last as long if you don't take care of them.
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Keeping Dentures in Good Shape - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina Dentures can look great, but they won't look as good or last as long if you don't take care of them.

Dental veneers can help you improve your oral health.

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Contact our dental office to learn more about how we can restore your smile.

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Dental Crowns for a Full Mouth Reconstruction - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina Contact our dental office to learn more about how we can restore your smile.

As someone with one or more missing teeth, you may be wondering how natural dental implants will look. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/how-natural-do-dental-implants-look/

How Natural Do Dental Implants Look? - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina As someone with one or more missing teeth, you may be wondering how natural dental implants will look.

The process of removing decayed tooth material and replacing it with artificial material, called a dental filling, has been a successful way to fight against cavities for thousands of years. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/3-options-for-dental-fillings/

3 Options for Dental Fillings - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina The process of removing decayed tooth material and replacing it with artificial material, called a dental filling, has been a successful way to fight against cavities for thousands of years.

A full mouth reconstruction is an involved procedure for a condition that affects all or most of the teeth, the jaws, and sometimes other bones of the skull. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/reasons-to-consider-a-full-mouth-reconstruction/

Reasons to Consider a Full Mouth Reconstruction - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina A full mouth reconstruction is an involved procedure for a condition that affects all or most of the teeth, the jaws, and sometimes other bones of the skull.

Teeth whitening is the practice of using certain substances, such as hydrogen peroxide, to brighten the color of a patient's teeth. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/how-long-do-teeth-whitening-results-last/

How Long Do Teeth Whitening Results Last? - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina Teeth whitening is the practice of using certain substances, such as hydrogen peroxide, to brighten the color of a patient's teeth.

Temporomandibular joint disorder or TMJ disorder refers to a condition that affects the muscles, ligaments, and joints surrounding the jaw. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/5-signs-you-may-have-a-tmj-disorder/

5 Signs You May Have a TMJ Disorder - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina Temporomandibular joint disorder or TMJ disorder refers to a condition that affects the muscles, ligaments, and joints surrounding the jaw.

Dental veneers usually do not last a lifetime, but there are ways to help ensure they last as long as possible.
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Are Dental Veneers Permanent? - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina Dental veneers usually do not last a lifetime, but there are ways to help ensure they last as long as possible.

Cosmetic dental services can improve the aesthetics of your teeth. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/cosmetic-dental-services-to-improve-the-appearance-of-your-teeth/

Cosmetic Dental Services to Improve the Appearance of Your Teeth - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina Cosmetic dental services can improve the aesthetics of your teeth.

For patients interested in a smile makeover, the makeover may refer to various cosmetic dental procedures. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/3-questions-to-ask-about-a-smile-makeover/

To understand how a sealant helps protect you from tooth decay damage, you need to understand what tooth decay is and how it can lead to a hole in your tooth called a cavity. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/how-dental-sealants-can-help-a-damaged-tooth/

How Dental Sealants Can Help a Damaged Tooth - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina To understand how a sealant helps protect you from tooth decay damage, you need to understand what tooth decay is and how it can lead to a hole in your tooth called a cavity.

Patients can rely on a knowledgeable dentist for help choosing permanent implant supported dentures to achieve a beautiful, functional, and healthy mouth. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/improve-your-oral-health-with-implant-supported-dentures/

Improve Your Oral Health with Implant Supported Dentures - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina Patients can rely on a knowledgeable dentist for help choosing permanent implant supported dentures to achieve a beautiful, functional, and healthy mouth.

Dental implants are oral restorations that replace lost teeth roots, preventing the bone tissue breakdown that can take place when a tooth falls out of the mouth. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/how-dental-implants-are-like-natural-teeth/

How Dental Implants Are Like Natural Teeth - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina Dental implants are oral restorations that replace lost teeth roots, preventing the bone tissue breakdown that can take place when a tooth falls out of the mouth.

Dental veneers are thin shells tailor-made to cover the front surface of your teeth. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/when-you-should-get-dental-veneers-replaced/

When You Should Get Dental Veneers Replaced - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina Dental veneers are thin shells tailor-made to cover the front surface of your teeth.

When considering your tooth replacement alternatives, knowing when a partial denture is the best option for you might be beneficial. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/when-partial-dentures-are-recommended/

When Partial Dentures Are Recommended - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina When considering your tooth replacement alternatives, knowing when a partial denture is the best option for you might be beneficial.

A dental filling is often recommended by dentists when treating a tooth (or multiple teeth) that have small cavities. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/when-a-dental-filling-is-needed/

When a Dental Filling is Needed - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina A dental filling is often recommended by dentists when treating a tooth (or multiple teeth) that have small cavities.

Dental sealants protect against tooth decay. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/do-children-need-dental-sealants/

Do Children Need Dental Sealants? - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina Dental sealants protect against tooth decay.

Halitosis (bad breath) can be caused by a wide range of things. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/ask-a-dentist-are-there-oral-hygiene-regiments-that-help-avoid-halitosis/

Ask a Dentist: Are There Oral Hygiene Regiments That Help Avoid Halitosis? - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina Halitosis (bad breath) can be caused by a wide range of things.

Dental cleaning is a huge part of routine check-ups. The procedure involves using a scaler to scrape off tartar and plaque deposits from teeth surfaces. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/5-benefits-of-getting-a-professional-dental-cleaning/

5 Benefits of Getting a Professional Dental Cleaning - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina Dental cleaning is a huge part of routine check-ups. The procedure involves using a scaler to scrape off tartar and plaque deposits from teeth surfaces.

Dental bridges are the most popular option available for replacing missing teeth. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/materials-used-for-dental-bridges/

Materials Used for Dental Bridges - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina Dental bridges are the most popular option available for replacing missing teeth.

People who have multiple dental problems may benefit from a full mouth reconstruction. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/3-options-used-in-full-mouth-reconstruction/

3 Options Used in Full Mouth Reconstruction - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina People who have multiple dental problems may benefit from a full mouth reconstruction.

Bad breath is an embarrassing condition that is often triggered by certain foods or beverages. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/what-oral-hygiene-regiments-help-avoid-halitosis/

What Oral Hygiene Regiments Help Avoid Halitosis? - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina Bad breath is an embarrassing condition that is often triggered by certain foods or beverages.

There are several methods that a dentist may recommend for treating temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/tmj-disorder-treatment-from-a-dentist/

TMJ Disorder Treatment From a Dentist - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina There are several methods that a dentist may recommend for treating temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder.

The process of scaling and root planing refers to the removal of plaque from teeth and their roots to prevent decay. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/scaling-and-root-planing-gums-and-roots/

Scaling and Root Planing: Gums and Roots - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina The process of scaling and root planing refers to the removal of plaque from teeth and their roots to prevent decay.

Natural-looking dental crowns match the color shade of natural teeth. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/what-are-natural-looking-dental-crowns/

What Are Natural-Looking Dental Crowns? - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina Natural-looking dental crowns match the color shade of natural teeth.

No one should feel as if they cannot receive the oral care they need due to dental anxiety. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/4-tips-for-dealing-with-dental-anxiety/

4 Tips for Dealing with Dental Anxiety - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina No one should feel as if they cannot receive the oral care they need due to dental anxiety.

Position Summary
Performs a variety of support duties while collecting past due accounts. Must follow universal precautions and all OSHA & HIPAA requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Initiates collection procedures for account receivables that have not made financial arrangements.

• Makes financial arrangements for guarantor portion of treatment and enters financial agreements into patients’ account.

• Monitors financial agreements to ensure timely payments.

• Initiates contact with patients that have an outstanding balance before sending account to collection agency.

• Monitors daily appointment list for patients with past due accounts before any dental additional work is performed.

• Review and transmits payments to collection agency and posts information to patients’ accounts.

• Communicates with Insurance Claims Coordinator about payments as needed

• Posts payments from the insurance companies to the patients’ accounts.

• Assists with all front office operations to include answering phones, check-in, and check-out, and scheduling appointments.

• Research dental collections list

• Problem solve financial issue with patients via telephone

• Verify patient accounts and electronically send out monthly statements

• Take messages for doctors and co-workers

• Rotate front desk lunch check-out

• Other duties as requested

Competencies

Job Knowledge
Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to perform the job. Able to work with interruptions and to manage multiple priorities.

Quality of Work
Work is free from error, deficiency, or omission as compared to established practice.

Quantity of Work
Acceptable level of individual productivity as compared to established standards.

Customer Service
Responds to the needs of internal and external customers with a sense of urgency. Resolves customer issues and acts in a positive manner towards customers. Works well with people of all ages. Maintains outgoing, friendly attitude with patients and staff even under pressure.
Teamwork

Effective in working as a team member and building relationships with others.

Supervision Required
Communicates effectively and maintains a good working relationship with his/her Supervisor.

Communication
Effective in written and oral communication skills with co-workers and/or patients in the performance of duties.

Adheres to policies, standards, and procedures
Follow company and departmental procedures, standards and policies in the performance of duties. Complies with all laws and regulations.

Work Ethic
Maintains high ethical standards in both internal and external business dealings. Inspires trust and respect of others. Upholds company values. Honors commitments. Accomplish goals and objectives.

Accountability & Ownership
Assumes responsibility for results and goes the extra mile to achieve results. Identifies what needs to be done and takes action before being asked or the situation requires it. Demonstrates initiative and a sense of urgency.

A laser dentist provides a gentler approach to treating gum disease. https://davisanddingle.com/blog/how-a-laser-dentist-treats-gum-disease/

How a Laser Dentist Treats Gum Disease - Davis & Di**le Family Dentistry Columbia South Carolina A laser dentist provides a gentler approach to treating gum disease.