Registered Dental Assistant

Patient Preparation: Greet and prepare patients for dental examinations and treatments. Ensure they are comfortable and inform them of the procedures. Chairside Assistance: Assist the dentist during various procedures, including fillings, extractions, crowns (Experience making temporary crowns), and surgeries by handing instruments, operating suction devices, and managing patient comfort. Radiography: Take and develop dental X-rays as directed by the dentist. Ensure compliance with safety protocols and state regulations. Patient Education: Provide patients with oral hygiene instructions, postoperative care guidelines, and answer any questions regarding their dental treatment and care. Clinical Duties Instrument Sterilization: Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment using autoclaves and other sterilization techniques. Treatment Room Preparation: Set up and break down treatment rooms before and after patient appointments, ensuring all necessary instruments and materials are ready and sterile. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including treatment plans, progress notes, and any observations made during patient care. Impressions and Models: Take dental impressions and pour, trim, and polish study casts Skills and Qualifications: Certifications: Must be a registered dental assistant Technical Skills : Proficient in dental assisting techniques, radiography, use of dental instruments, fabricating temporary crowns. Interpersonal Skills : Excellent communication and patient care skills, ability to work effectively in a team. Attention to Detail : Strong organizational and problem solving skills, ability to perform sensitive tasks carefully and with precision. #J-18808-Ljbffr