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Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant facilitates delivery of dental services by the dentist, dental residents and dental hygienists. 

  • assists dentist/resident/hygienist during examination and treatment of patients. 
  • prepares patient for dental examination. 
  • sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures. 
  • takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient. 
  • exposes dental diagnostic x-rays, when dentist is on site.
  • pours, trims, and polishes study casts, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary restorations. 
  • assists dentist/resident/hygienist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
  • instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
  • provides pre/peri/post-operative instructions prescribed by dentist.
  • maintains clerical records.
  • maintaining dental inventory and ordering.
  • maintains ambulatory surgery log.
  • assists hygienist with distribution of dental products.
  • performs water testing on a regular or as needed.
  • updates the MSDS book for incoming new dental products and revisions.
  • ensures OSHA and all safety requirements are observed.
  • reviews sterilization cards.
  • scans all necessary document into the EMR.
  • sends telephone notes to appropriate dentist.
  • accesses patient portal for pertinent information.
  • oversees authorizations for non-covered dental services.
  • performs all duties, as requested by supervisor.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required
  • Graduate of an approved dental assistant training program, required.
  • Minimum six (6) months experience as a dental assistant, preferred.
  • Basic Life Support Certification/AED required
  • Familiarity serving persons with developmental delays or disabilities, desirable.
  • Strong ability to support busy dental teaching program serving OPWDD population as well as developmentally delayed children required.
  • Strong oral, written, organizational skills and computer proficiency in all Microsoft Suite applications required.
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