Dental Assistant

Job Description

Dental Assistant

Responsibilities :

• Support dentists during patient care by assisting in chair-side procedures and restoring implant-supported prosthetics, including AO4 / AO6, crowns, and bridges.
• Interact with patients to review medical histories, medications, and allergies, and provide instructions for postoperative care.
• Prepare treatment rooms by cleaning and organizing operatories in accordance with OSHA and CDC standards, assist dentists during procedures by providing instruments, and anticipate procedural needs.
• Follow strict infection-control protocols to ensure the safety of both patients and staff.
• Make patients comfortable in the dental chair, prepare them for treatments, and gather necessary dental records.
• Monitor and manage dental and surgical supplies by tracking inventory and identifying required items.
• Maintain and update patient records, handle administrative tasks, and keep operatories and the clinic organized while managing patient flow efficiently.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, assemble procedure trays, and educate patients on oral health and post-procedure care.
• Perform intraoral scans using Trios technology.
• Capture and process dental X-rays.
• Collaborate with team members, management, and patients to develop and implement effective workflows and practices that support clinic operations.
• Uphold company policies, procedures, and ethical standards in all aspects of work.
• Maintain professionalism in appearance, conduct, and patient communication.

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