Dental Assistant

Responsibilities Preparing patients for dental work. Help with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures. Assist dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary. Assist dental hygienists with procedures when necessary. Provide great patient care. Record treatment information in patient records. Expose dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and care for dental x-ray equipment. Provide patients with information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs. Collect and record medical and dental histories and patient vital signs. Provide postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist. Care for dental equipment. Form preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. Order dental supplies and maintain dental equipment inventory. Fabricate temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions. #J-18808-Ljbffr