Dental Assistant

JOB SUMMARY :

Under general supervision of a Dentist in a practice care setting, assists the dentist in providing dental treatment. Follows and supports the CARE model for patient experience.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for regular maintenance of high speed and low speed handpieces.
• Collects and records patient health histories.
• Patient management during dental procedures, monitors patient when N20 is being used.
• Instrument transfer 4 handed dentistry while following sterile / OSHA procedures.
• Dental procedure isolation techniques.
• Prepares dental materials, cements, composite, impression materials, etc.
• Anticipates all of doctor’s needs.
• Ensures operatory is set up and broken down properly.
• Conducts maintenance of all equipment; sterilizers, ultrasonic, flush lines, clean / replace traps
• Scans reception room for patients.
• Assumes responsibility for the upkeep of the dental operatory and equipment.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of assigned operatory and for assigned equipment.
• Maintain a stocked and clean operatory. Assist in updating and maintaining patient dental records to include Ortho and Perio charting as directed.
• Prevention and management of dental medical emergencies.
• Inventory control and management.
• Expose and develop radiographs while always using good radiation hygiene.
• Ensures all instruments are cleaned and sterilized / disinfected to meet OSHA, CDC, and ADA standards.
• Ensures Dental treatment room is properly disinfected.
• Explain post-operative care.
• Assist with Front Desk duties as assigned.
• Attend and participate in team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

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