What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant - Augusta position at State of Georgia - Behavioral Health and...?
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- Requisition ID: HEA0A79
- Number of Openings: 1
- Advertised Salary: $36,888.00
- Shift: Day Job
- Posting End Date: Oct 19, 2025
- Under general supervision, assists the dentist and/or hygienist in chair-side dentistry.
- Prepares dental instruments. May perform administrative duties.
- Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
- Cleans and polishes removable appliances.
- Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays. Instructs a client in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
- Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Pours, trims, and polishes study casts.
- Prepares clients, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.
- Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
- Records treatment information in client records.
- Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of clients
High School diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in a dental setting; or Vocational/Technical degree in dental assisting from an accredited college and six (6) months of experience as a dental assistant, or one (1) year experience at the lower level Dental Asst 1 (HCS010) or position equivalent.
Salary : $36,888
