Department: Special Care Clinic

U.M. FDSP Associates is a non-profit affiliate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. U.M. FDSP Associates is the organization that provides patient care focused staffing for the clinic operations so that faculty and students may provide patient care to the general public.

We offer paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and 12 Federal paid holidays. Additionally, we offer medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance benefits. We also offer 401K with an employer match up to six percent. Hours of operation are Monday thru Friday with no weekends.

Under general supervision by a licensed dentist, perform general chairside and clinical functions related to patient dental care, as permitted by the Maryland COMAR regulation. Assists dentist in most procedures; anticipates needs for instruments, aspiration, special tools, and supplies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Places and removes rubber dams, matrix bands, and/or retraction cords.

Applies topical anesthesia, fluoride, and desensitizing agents as instructed by a dentist.

Removes excess cement.

Maintenance of Implant kits

Prepares impressions for study models.

Prepares, places, and removes temporary crowns.

Constructs athletic mouth guards and customized trays.

Performs vitality tests.

Prepares and fits stainless steel crowns.

Removes sutures.

Removes and places subsequent periodontal dressing.

Dries root canals.

Etches teeth.

Performs all the duties of a Dental Assistant, Radiology-Certified.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); two years’ prior experience as a Dental Assistant. Related education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

OTHER:

Employees in this job class must be CPR certified and are obligated to meet and maintain Maryland State Radiology License, National Certification, and Maryland State requirements for dental assisting and dental radiography. Dental Assistant will also be required to be medically fit tested to wear N9 mask.

Required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the principles of dental assisting theory, technique, and practice. Skill in procedures using sit-down four-handed dentistry techniques. Skill in the use of dental instruments and equipment. Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employees in this job class may be required to receive immunization shots to prevent illness due to exposure to blood borne pathogens. Overtime may be required.

This job description is designed to give an outline of what job duties are expected of this position. As an outline it does not fully describe or limit the extent of the position’s duties. UM FDSP Associates P.A. and its supervisors may amend the job description as it deems necessary, without advance notice. The job description is not intended to create an employment contract and should not be construed as such.