Dental Assistant - Augusta

• 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.

Additional Information

• Agency Logo: Requisition ID: HEA0A79
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: $36,888.00
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Oct 19, 2025