Dental Assistant - Augusta

Dental Assistant

Under general supervision, assists the dentist and / or hygienist in chair-side dentistry.

Prepares dental instruments. May perform administrative duties.

Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.

Cleans and polishes removable appliances.

Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays. Instructs a client in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.

Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.

Pours, trims, and polishes study casts.

Prepares clients, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.

Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.

Records treatment information in client records.

Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of clients.

High School diploma / GED and one (1) year of experience in a dental setting; or Vocational / Technical degree in dental assisting from an accredited college and six (6) months of experience as a dental assistant, or one (1) year experience at the lower level Dental Asst 1 (HCS010) or position equivalent.