Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
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The Expanded Duty Dental Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a Dentist. Interviews patients and records information on patient charts. Coordinates patient flow and assists in procedures. May assist with phone calls and scheduling. Works under close supervision of the clinic manager.* Assist dentists and hygienists during a variety of treatment procedures.* Chart existing restorations and missing teeth, floss teeth and make preliminary inspections of the mouth and teeth with a mouth mirror and floss* Take and record patient medical and dental histories and vital signs as well as take and develop dental radiographs and intraoral photographs* Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.* Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care as well as give intraoral instructions and demonstrations on oral hygiene procedures* Manage dental supply inventory and maintain dental equipment.* Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and practices.* Provide administrative support such as scheduling appointments* Experience: 3 years of directly-related Expanded Duty Dental Assistant experience* Education: Completion of an expanded duty dental assisting program approved by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry (LSBD), OR Graduate from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program, providing documentation that training was provided in all functions which EDDAs are allowed to perform; AND Completion of a Louisiana State Board of Dentistry-approved radiography course* Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA)