A dental receptionist is responsible for making sure that the operations of a dental office run smoothly so that the dental professionals can concentrate on patient care and dental treatment.Greeting patients as they arrive and answering the phones.Scheduling and cancelling patient appointments.Translating case papers into patient management softwareManaging office inventory and supplies.Communicating with dental supply vendors/labs.Office duties including document filing, scanning, and creationskills needed:Excellent phone and in-person communication skills.Organization, time management and multitasking abilities.An understanding of dental office procedures and workflow.Computer literacy in basic applications like email and Microsoft Office.