Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Comfort Dental•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$18 - $30

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled dental assistant to join our amazing team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for oral health, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care. The dental assistant will assist the dentist during patient procedures, perform office and laboratory duties, and ensure efficient operation of the dental office.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency in computer skills and dental software
Ability to sit, stand, and bend for extended periods of time
Manual dexterity to manipulate dental instruments and equipment
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Responsibilities

Assist the dentist during patient procedures, including preparing patients for treatment, handing instruments, and taking dental impressions
Take and process dental X-rays
Educate patients on oral hygiene and care following dental procedures
Manage patient records and document dental treatments
Sterilize instruments and equipment, and maintain a clean and organized dental office
Assist with laboratory duties, such as pouring and trimming models and fabricating temporary restorations, restoring implants, using intraoral scanner,
Maintain dental supplies inventory and order new supplies when necessary
Expanded duties include placing fillings, using intraoral scanner, fabricating temporaries and more as allowed by state law.