Job Description
Job Description
Dental Assistant
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.
Must have a current Delaware state radiology safety license.
Company DescriptionFamily dental practice. Please check out our website at www.calmfamilydentalde.com.
Company Description
Family dental practice. Please check out our website at www.calmfamilydentalde.com.