Under direct supervision, learns to assist the dentist and/or hygienist in chair-side dentistry. Prepares dental instruments. May perform administrative duties.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
* 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
* Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all
- Vocational/Technical degree in dental assisting from an accredited college
- Can be entry level as long as they has passion to work with underserved patients
- Flexibility
- Critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently with following state protocol
- Strong assessment skills
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.