Dental Assistant

Works with the Dentist to ensure that patient care is appropriate and efficient.

Assists with all regulatory compliance (HIPPA, OSHA, emergency preparedness, infection control, etc.) for the Dentistry.

Assists the Dentist with scheduling and coordinating patient appointments.

Prepares the examination rooms for appointments by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the dentist.

Requires exposure to potential pathogens during assisting and sterilization procedures.

Maintains logs for equipment maintenance and for other safety logs required by the Hospital and Department, for infection control.

Monitors and orders supply inventory.

Assists the dentist during their procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs throughout the appointment.

Takes and processes X-rays of patients and uploads radiographs to the computer.

Pours and trims dental impressions and takes digital oral scans.

Fills orders for dental prosthetics, including dentures, bridges, crowns, veneers, and inlays.