The Dental Assistant will perform duties that assist the dentist, hygienists and other assistants in the care and treatment of patients.
Supports dental team by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials while performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.
Performs duties in the field of reception, chairside assisting, sterilization, inventory and records.
This is a full-time, benefit eligible position working Monday - Friday, 7 : 45 am to 4 : 15 pm.
Responsibilities Include :
- Educate / Promote oral health through presentations in local schools, civic organizations, community programs and various other entities
- Promote and implement the Preventive Services Program (PSP) in local schools
Clinical
- Review of health history
- Dental charting
- Take dental radiographs
- Perform infection control and sterilization procedures
- Educate patients about appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
- Counsel patients about nutrition and its impact on oral health
- Assist dentist with the following aspects of dentistry : oral surgery, restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, and preventive
- Prepare treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols instructed by dentist
- perform patient vitals
- Professional communication amongst team, and patients
- Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions
- Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
- Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
- Travel to other dental clinics, as needed
- Other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK
- Regular exposure to blood and / or body fluids
- Regular exposure to radiation sources
- Regular exposure to fumes and / or gases
- Regular exposure to biohazard waste materials
- Regular exposure to electrical hazards
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