Dental Assistant

Qualifications :

Under the supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Assistant will provide dental treatment to patients of Marin City Health & Wellness Center (MCHWC). The Dental Assistant must communicate well, be able to establish rapport with patients and their families and be sensitive to the needs of the Marin City community and Southern Marin residents. The Dental Assistant must also be familiar with the goals and objectives of MCHWC generally, and it's dental program and services specifically, and expresses genuine enthusiasm and commitment for its success. The Dental Assistant must be willing to learn new procedures and terminology consistent with current dental techniques and technology and be knowledgeable and sufficiently skilled in all phases of assistance as outlined below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Be proficient in all phases of 4 handed dental assisting for prosthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, preventative, restorative and diagnostic procedures.
• Be familiar with dental terminology, medication and the instruments used during the above procedures.
• Perform expanded duties to the extent the law permits.
• Clean and sterilize instruments after treatment.
• helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;

(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)

Supervisory Responsibility : N / A

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