DENTAL ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
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About The Position
This is the entry and journey level classification. Under the supervision of the Supervising Dental Assistant, Correctional Facility, and the clinical direction of a Dentist, Correctional Facility, incumbents shall assist the Dentist in dental procedures and related dental office work; make appointments for patients; prepare and arrange dental instruments, equipment, and accessories; sterilize and care for dental instruments; keep a sufficient amount of dental supplies available; keep dental records of patients; assist dentist at the chair; keep the dental office and equipment neat, clean, and sanitary; take and develop dental x-rays; perform dental laboratory functions; instruct patients in proper practices of preventive dental care; maintain order and supervise the conduct of persons committed to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; prevent escapes and injury by these persons to themselves, others, or to property; maintain security of working areas and work materials; inspect premises and search inmates or youthful offenders for contraband, such as weapons or illegal drugs; and perform other related work.
