Job Description
Dental Assistant
Responsibilities:
- Support dentists during patient care by assisting in chair-side procedures and restoring implant-supported prosthetics, including AO4/AO6, crowns, and bridges.
- Interact with patients to review medical histories, medications, and allergies, and provide instructions for postoperative care.
- Prepare treatment rooms by cleaning and organizing operatories in accordance with OSHA and CDC standards, assist dentists during procedures by providing instruments, and anticipate procedural needs.
- Follow strict infection-control protocols to ensure the safety of both patients and staff.
- Make patients comfortable in the dental chair, prepare them for treatments, and gather necessary dental records.
- Monitor and manage dental and surgical supplies by tracking inventory and identifying required items.
- Maintain and update patient records, handle administrative tasks, and keep operatories and the clinic organized while managing patient flow efficiently.
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, assemble procedure trays, and educate patients on oral health and post-procedure care.
- Perform intraoral scans using Trios technology.
- Capture and process dental X-rays.
- Collaborate with team members, management, and patients to develop and implement effective workflows and practices that support clinic operations.
- Uphold company policies, procedures, and ethical standards in all aspects of work.
- Maintain professionalism in appearance, conduct, and patient communication.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- 1+ yr of relevant experience.
- Completion of an accredited dental assisting program and/or certification as a DANB Certified or Registered Dental Assistant (CDA/RDA), as required by state regulations.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.
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