MUHA Dental Assistant III - Rutledge Tower Maxillofacial
About The Position
Dental assistants are responsible for providing the patient with high quality care by performing a variety of office, laboratory, and patient care duties. This usually entails helping the dentist handle patients, instruments, and supplies during the treatment of the teeth, mouth, and gums. Dental assistants also document patient care and take x-rays. DA III Job Summary/Purpose : Under Direct supervision in a thorough and expedient manner, provide chair side dental assistance to the dentist, resident, or faculty. Provide clinical support in dental care operations; assist in the development of treatment plans for patients. Perform duties generally governed by broad instructions, objectives, policies that involve frequently changing conditions.
Requirements
- An associate degree in dental assisting or certified as a dental assistant by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. and three years experience as a dental assistant; five years preferred.
- Must be able to fabricate provisionals.
- Extensive knowledge of modern methods and techniques used in dental assisting.
- Extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the oral cavity.
- Ability to operate and maintain various types of dental equipment.
- X-ray certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in prosthodontic dentistry preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide chair side dental assistance to the dentist, resident, or faculty.
- Provide clinical support in dental care operations
- Assist in the development of treatment plans for patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
