Job Description : Dental Assistant
Dental assistants provide support to dentists and dental hygienists, assisting with patient care, administrative tasks, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Responsibilities :
- Patient Care :
- Prepare patients for dental procedures
- Assist dentists during treatments
- Take dental X-rays
- Provide post-treatment care instructions
- Administrative Tasks :
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain patient records
- Answer phone calls and greet patients
- Office Management :
- Sterilize dental instruments
- Prepare treatment rooms
- Order dental supplies
- Maintain infection control protocols
Specific Duties May Include :
Taking vital signsPerforming dental impressionsEducating patients on oral hygieneAssisting with dental emergenciesPreparing and applying temporary restorationsFabricating and placing permanent restorations (depending on certification and state regulations)Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalentCompletion of a dental assisting program or on-the-job training