Job Description Summary
The Senior Dental Assistant performs specialized Dental Assistant tasks that support dentists and dental therapists during clinical procedures to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
Operational Roles & Responsibilities
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Assist dental therapists and dentists in a wide range of procedures including diagnostic operative surgical periodontal preventive orthodontic prosthodontic endodontic and pedodontic treatments during patient examinations and procedures
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Place and remove of rubber dams temporary restorations and polishing of restorations periodontal dressings matrices intracoronal provisional restorations and retraction cords and basesliners
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Take alginate impressions for study models
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Remove surgical sutures
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Apply Topical fluoride application including foam and varnish
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Polish clinical crowns to remove stains as well as fabricate and cement provisional crowns and bridges including removal of excess cement
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Process Preliminary charting and suture removal
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Perform clinical supportive functions such as preparing and dismissing patients sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment providing postoperative instructions maintaining supplies and keeping accurate records
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Fully participate in fourhanded dentistry working closely with the dentist to enhance procedural efficiency
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Work across various Dental Services facilities as assigned receiving supervision and technical guidance from the dentist and reporting to the Supervisor of Dental Support
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Provide guidance and support to Associate Dental Aides
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree in Dental Assisting
Professional Certifications Required
SCFHS Certification as applicable
Years of Experience
Minimum of 6 years' experience
Languages
English:Advanced ; Arabic:Basic
Functional Competencies
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Due Diligence
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Audit Reporting
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Data Collection
Core Competencies
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Excellence
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Integrity
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Accountability
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Cybersecurity
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Person-Centered Care