DENTAL ASSISTANT

The following are what we look for:

• Assisting with dental procedures such as fillings, crowns, and extractions
• Taking & pouring dental impressions (molds of the mouth)
• Operating equipment and monitors
• Talking with patients
• Preparing examination areas
• Cleaning up after procedures
• Sterilizing equipment
• Knowledge of advanced dental procedures in order to anticipate the order of operations
• Ability to take X-rays, blood pressure readings, and dental impressions
• Knowledge of dental materials and maintaining equipment
• Settle patients in and prepare them for their check-up, surgery, or procedure
• Ask about their medical history
• Be a good listener
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after treatment
• Be a good communicator, as you’ll provide oral hygiene and care instructions for procedures or surgery
• Communicating with patients to schedule appointments, make reminder calls
• Monitoring and ordering supplies when needed