Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Summary

Assists dentist, sets up equipment, prepares patients' for treatment, and keeps records.

General Accountabilities

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

Records treatment information in patient records.

Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays.

Takes and records patients medical and dental histories and vital signs.

Assists dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.

Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.

Orders and monitors dental supplies and equipment inventory.

Fabricates temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

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

Pours, trims, and polishes study casts.

Cleans and polishes removable appliances.

*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

Education: Post-secondary certificate from an accredited dental assistant program

Experience: 1-2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills

Instructing

Service orientation

Monitoring

Social perceptiveness

Critical thinking