Dental Assistant

Job Description Assists dentist, sets up equipment, prepares patients' for treatment, and keeps records.General AccountabilitiesPrepares patient, sterilizes or disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.Records treatment information in patient records.Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays.Takes and records patients medical and dental histories and vital signs.Assists dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.Orders and monitors dental supplies and equipment inventory.Fabricates temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.Pours, trims, and polishes study casts*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.