Under the dentist's direct personal supervision, provides supportive services to the dentist. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Notes treatments prescribed and scheduled for appointment periods and prepares work area by laying out needed materials and required instruments in proper array.
- During the performance of treatment procedures by the dentist, stays by the dentist at chair-side, anticipates the dentist’s needs, and hands the dentist appropriate instruments and materials.
- Prepares materials using standard procedures, timing the preparation to meet treatment needs and bringing the materials to chair-side for use by the dentist.
- As indicated by the progress of events in treatment and as instructed by the dentist, personally performs retractions of the patient’s tongue and cheek and manipulates syringes and suction equipment.
- Observes patient’s general condition during treatment, including oral surgery, in order to detect evidence of distress or shock and reports observations to dentist.
- Takes x-rays by positioning patients, adjusting and operating x-ray equipment, and developing and mounting exposed film in order to provide information useful in diagnosis and treatment.
- Posts and files records of appointments and patients' clinical records.
- Performs light housekeeping tasks including sterilizing dental instruments, inventories and reorders dental supplies and materials.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma; and
- One year of experience in dental assisting
OR
- Possession of a certificate in dental assisting.
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