Dental Assistant

ENHANCE DENTAL•Oklahoma City, OK

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Dental assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral health care and are valuable members of the dental care team. Lead Dental Assistants must have strong leadership skills and emotional intelligence and are expected to train lower-level dental assistants within the clinic.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Basic Life Support Certification required
State Dental Assistant license required
Expanded functions required
Radiation Coronal Polishing / Topical Fluoride Sealants
Nitrous Oxide Parenteral / Pediatric Anesthesia
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

Responsibilities

Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
Preparing examination and surgical rooms by sterilizing instruments and moving equipment into place
Preventing the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean work environment
Helping patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
Providing patients with instructions for oral care following treatment
Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling)
Taking impressions of patient's teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
Create, send, and track lab cases
Monitor, order, and maintain budget for dental supplies
Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer
Assisting in updating and maintaining client dental records/charts
Maintaining equipment and coordinating any necessary repairs
Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse as needed
Providing support to dentists and other staff as needed
Maintaining OSHA and HIPPA compliance