Dental Assistants perform highly technical skilled work under the supervision of dentists in a wide variety of tasks in the
dental office, ranging from patient care to administrative duties to
laboratory functions.
Dental Assistant Job Description A
dental assistant works as an associate to a dentist and performs different
functions which include providing patient care services, managing the
dental office and perform
laboratory functions.
Proficiently assisted dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic, endodontic, surgical and periodontic procedures.Performed
laboratory and radiologic support
functions such as preparing materials and models.Expertly charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.Administered local anesthetics and removed sutures and dressings.Gently and skillfully took and developed radiographs.Maintained proper graphical and perio charting.Consistently followed protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting and emergencies.Delivered preoperative and postoperative care.Greeted and prepared patients for
dental examinations.Properly sterilized
dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.Coordinated appointment schedules for both the dentist and oral surgeon.Reviewed status of waiting room on a routine basis to ensure that patients were being seen in a timely fashion.Correctly arranged instrument trays prior to
dental procedures and surgeries.Duplicated x-rays when requested by insurance companies.