Dental Assistant

• Greeting patients in a friendly and courteous manner
• Prepares treatment room, patient, instruments and materials under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.
• Performs chairside assistance for and under direct supervision of a qualified dental care provider.
• Performs procedures in compliance with prescribed protocols under the direct supervision of a dentist.
• Takes the necessary radiographs as directed by the provider.
• Passes instruments and materials.
• Takes preliminary medical and dental history and vitals to be reviewed by the dentist before every procedure.
• Fabricates dental models when needed.  Aids in completion of laboratory paperwork.
• Completes appropriate sterilization of equipment and treatment room following all prescribed protocols.
• Records and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dentist and dental staff, as appropriate.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains patients’ dental records, including but not limited to, charts and documents treatment plans during exams.
• Assists with answering phones and scheduling patient appointments.
• Maintains current credentialing.
• Obtains informed consent for procedures, when indicated.
• Completes paperwork in a timely manner.
• Completes appropriate and timely charting.
• Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Completes all required training in a timely manner.
• Attends required meetings.

Registered Dental Assistants:

• Places and removes rubber dams, matrix bands, ligature ties and temporary separating devices.
• Selects and pre-fits temporary crowns.
• Takes impressions for study casts, diagnostic casts, space maintainers and occlusal guards.
• Removes stitches placed by a dentist.
• Applies topical cavity-preventing and desensitizing agents to the teeth.
• Educates patients on oral healthcare.