Dental Assistant
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF CAPE COD•Mashpee, MA
•$24 - $27•Onsite
About The Position
Join our expanding dental services team and a rewarding career in public health dentistry!
Requirements
- Certified Dental Assistant in the State of Massachusetts
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Epic software is a plus
Responsibilities
- Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures
- Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient
- Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays
- Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
- Pours, trims, and polishes study casts, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary restorations
- Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies
- Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
- Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by Dentist
- Records treatment information in patient records
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
