Dental Assistant

• Experienced Dental Assistant (prefer Level II)

• Mon to Thurs (arrive 7/7:15-5/5:30)
• Fri 7-2/3/4 (8 a year but none in summer)

• ​$28-30 depending on experience

• Assisting dentist during dental procedures that features handing instruments and other materials
• Sterilizing instruments
• Prepare treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Ready patient for dental treatment by welcoming and seating patient
• Pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts
• Assisting dentist with crowns, bridges, porcelain veneers, invisalign, teeth whitening, fillings, extractions and mouth guards
• Taking x-rays of patients' teeth and exposing dental diagnostic x-rays
• Using suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry during procedures
• Taking preliminary impressions of teeth for study models
• Applying pit and fissure sealants and topical anesthetics
• Advising patients on dental care, oral hygiene and plaque control programs
• Help dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Ensure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies.
• Making patients of all ages feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment

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