DENTAL ASSISTANT
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Dental Assistant: Preparing patients for dental work. Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures. Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary. Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary. Providing great patient care. Recording treatment information in patient records. Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment. Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs. Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist. Caring for dental equipment. Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions. Dental Assistant Requirements: Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program. Dental x-ray certification. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $18 - $20 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No