JOB SUMMARY:

• Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures including instrument exchange with the dentist; uses irrigation, suction, and retraction to keep the site of operation clear.
• Takes and records medical and dental histories, and vital signs of patient.
• Exposes dental diagnostic radiographs.
• Makes impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Pours and trims study models, fabricates custom impression trays, cleans, and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary restorations.
• Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control.
• Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
• Prepares patient charts and records treatment information.
• Perform coronal polishing of teeth.
• Applies fluoride to teeth.
• Provide instructions for homecare and post-operative care as directed by dentist.
• Monitors and order supplies.
• Schedules appointments, provides administrative support, and maintains clerical records as directed.
• Must comply with federal laws and regulations as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Performs related duties.