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About the Role

Assists dentists and dental hygienists in providing oral care to patients. Supports general operations, inventory management, and housekeeping related to infection and exposure control.

Responsibilities

• Greets, seats, and inquires about patient needs.
• Informs the provider of patient status, including medical history, presenting complaints, and concerns.
• Dismisses patients upon completion of treatment.
• Pours models, trims study models, and boxes impressions with wax under the direction of the Dentist.
• Assists in oral surgery, preventative, and restorative dentistry.
• Assists the Dentist and Dental Hygienists at chairside by setting up trays and materials, preparing the operatory, and utilizing four-handed assisting techniques.
• Prepares and processes dental materials.
• Completes simple dental repairs.
• Takes radiographs per order/protocol and mounts them using digital technology.
• Maintains adequate radiograph supplies.
• Takes accurate radiographs, ensuring proper contrast and avoiding cone cutting.
• Records radiographs appropriately in the patient's electronic record.
• Maintains patient dental record confidentiality and determines the appropriateness of releasing professional information.
• Utilizes appropriate dental terms and abbreviations.
• Reviews health history, takes vital signs at every visit, and takes dental/periodontal dictation as needed.
• Documents patient complaints and radiographs taken.
• Enters information into the EHR and fills out appropriate consent forms.
• Attends annual in-service programs on hazardous substances and infection control.
• Properly handles hazardous substances and infectious waste.
• Utilizes universal precautions and adheres to all exposure control protocols.
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Properly handles sharps and sharps containers.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment according to infection control/sterilization policies, procedures, and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Maintains current Red Cross/American Heart Association CPR Certification.
• Changes alginate tray solutions and ultrasonic solutions as needed.
• Cleans and disinfects operatories between patients.
• Maintains a supply of tray set-ups.
• Keeps logs (autoclave, refrigerator, etc.) up to date.
• Cleans and lubricates high and slow speed hand pieces.
• Cleans and disposes of burs according to procedure.
• Assists with inventory control and restocking the laboratory.
• Runs appropriate solution through the HVE system at the end of the day.
• Checks expiration dates on sterilized instruments.
• Manages supply ordering and inventory.
• Turns equipment on and off at the beginning and end of the day.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work area.
• Communicates effectively with patients, the dental team, administrative team, and co-workers.
• Actively participates in group problem-solving.
• Attends departmental and organizational meetings.
• Participates in quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.
• Performs any other reasonable requests from management.

Requirements

• Willingness to provide exceptional care.
• Basic computer literacy.

Experience Level

• Prior dental experience preferred.

Education Level

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a recognized dental assisting program preferred.