Dental Assistant

State of Oklahoma•Lexington, OK

15d•$41,600 - $45,760•Onsite

About The Position

Positions within this job family are assigned duties and responsibilities which involve providing assistance to dentists in the examination and treatment of patients or conducting dental health care education and prevention programs.

Requirements

Knowledge of standard dental procedures, terms, instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Knowledge of sterilization and sterile equipment.
Knowledge of digital x-rays.
Knowledge of oral anatomy.
Knowledge of standards of oral hygiene.
Knowledge of clerical procedures.
Ability to explain simple dental hygiene techniques.
Knowledge of methods and procedures used in preventing dental disease.
Knowledge of methods and necessity for cleanliness of a dental operatory.
Knowledge of Oklahoma dental laws and regulations.
Knowledge of instructional techniques.
Ability to arrange and operate visual aids.
Completion of a junior college or technical school program in dental assisting or nine months of experience as a dental assistant or educator (Level I).
Completion of a junior college or technical school program in dental assisting and two years of experience as a dental assistant; or one year of college or technical training in areas such as dentistry, biology, medicine, education, nursing or nutrition and two years as a dental assistant; or three years of experience as a dental assistant or educator (Level II).
Current Oklahoma Dental Assistant and/or Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant permit as defined by 59 O.S. § 328.24.

Nice To Haves

May provide training or guidance to others in completing various dental care activities, including instructing parents, teachers, and children in the prevention and control of dental disease (Level II).

Responsibilities

Cleans and sterilizes dental instruments and arranges instruments in cabinets.
Prepares patients for treatment; prepares trays of instruments and supplies.
Assists the dentist in instrumentation, operation of equipment, management of patients and maintenance of records recording dental examinations, conditions found, treatment rendered and appointments; maintains the proper working order of the dental clinic and equipment; takes digital x-rays; and performs routine dental laboratory work.
Makes dental inspections; demonstrates, with models and other visual aids, preventive dental care to individuals and groups; participates in in-service training programs; prepares and delivers lectures on dental health before groups of school, civic and professional personnel.