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<div>Job purpose 
Dental assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral 
health care and are valuable members of the dental care team. 
Duties and 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
High school diploma or equivalent required
Basic Life Support Certification required
State Dental Assistant license required
Expanded functions required<ul><li>
Radiation</li></ul>
Expanded functions preferred<ul><li>
Coronal Polishing / Topical Fluoride</li><li>
Sealants</li><li>
Nitrous Oxide</li><li>
Parenteral / Pediatric Anesthesia</li><li>
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery</li></ul>
Working conditions 
Dental practices run at a fast pace and dental assistants will be required to keep up with the flow 
of doctors and patients.
Physical requirements<ul><li>
Dental Assistants will be required to:</li><li>
Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.</li><li>
Repeat the same movements.</li><li>
Bend or twist their body.</li><li>
Sit for long periods.</li><li>
Stand for long periods.</li><li>
Lifting up to 50 pounds</li></ul> 
Reports to: ADO / Office Manager 
Direct reports: None.</div>

Dental Assistant

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