Dental Assistant

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

• Assists dentist during examination and treatment of patients.
• Prepares patients for dental procedures, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentists during dental procedures.
• Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• Pours and trims study casts.
• Cleans and polishes removable appliances.
• Aids in the management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Prepares dental supply orders as necessary anticipating the needs of the clinic.
• Keeps equipment service records on clinical dental equipment.
• Provides post-operative instructions prescribed by the dentist.
• Records treatment information in patient records as directed by the dentist.
• May assist at the front desk with scanning, confirming appointments, scheduling appointments, preparing bills and receiving payments for dental services, completing insurance forms, and maintaining clerical records, manually or using a computer.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Works as part of a team to ensure the Clinic is operating efficiently.
• Performs additional duties as requested by the Dental Practice Manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Oral prophylaxis
• Instruct patient in oral hygiene
• Application of sealants
• Application of fluoride
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays
• Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
• Application of matrix bands
• Etching and bonding of tooth surfaces
• Fabrication of temporary restorations

Qualifications

• Licenses & Certifications Required: Massachusetts DA License