Dentist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic Life Support Certification required
• State Dental Assistant license required
• Expanded functions required

Nice To Haves

• Radiation Expanded functions preferred
• 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