Dental Assistant

Preparation of the treatment/clinical area

Cleans and Sterilizes instruments and handpieces

Passes instruments to the dentist or hygienist (Single or Two-handed technique)

Proper use of High-Volume Evacuator with the Oral Cavity

Preparation of Restorative Materials

Performs simple laboratory procedures such as the pouring and trimming of study models

Maintains supplies and equipment (stocks and replenishes supplies)

Monitors inventory

Assesses emergency situations, aware of emergency protocols, knowledge of First Aid, CPR

Assists in maintain emergency drug kits

Ability to interpret Material Safety Data Sheets

Conducts spore/biological indicator tests

Records data on patient’s record or chart as directed DDS

Patient and community education on oral health (extra-oral)

Instructs in the care and maintenance of pre-fitted appliances

Exposes, processes and mount radiographs as specified by HARP

Obtains Vital Signs

Mechanical polishing of coronal portion of the teeth

Taking of preliminary impressions of teeth for study models

Topical application of anti-cariogenic agents

Oral hygiene instruction with an intra-oral component

Dietary counseling relative to dentistry

Application of materials topically to prepare the surface of the surface of the teeth for pit and fissure sealants

Application of pit and fissure sealants

Application of topical anesthetics

Application of desensitizing agents

Whitening of the coronal portion of the teeth using materials generally available to the public without prescription

Polishing restorations

Oral irrigation

Patient reception and dismissal

Appointment book control and maintain recall system

Blocks out times for reserved emergency and new appointments

Maintains and control business area

Handles all incoming call promptly and efficiently

Patient follow-up treatment calls

Public relations

Bookkeeping

Manages receivables and payables

Prepares and balance bank deposits on daily basis

Maintains financial records

Incoming mail, invoices, packing slips and statements (forward to appropriate person for verification and/or payment)

Maintains file system

Orders and receive supplies

Performs required part of consultation

Reviews medical history and explains office policies and procedures

Makes a definite financial agreement with each patient/guardian in accordance with the financial policies of the office. Prepares financial agreement for each patient.

Monitors patient progress through each treatment

Helps to co-ordinate practice building and public relations efforts with patients, parents and referring professionals

Prints and proofreads patients correspondence

Keeps treatment acceptance rates within practice goals

Ensures follow-up of “will-advise” and mail-in referral

A graduate from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program and at least two years of experience working as a chairside dental assistant.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.