Dental Assistant
Commonwealth Dentistry
- Suffolk, Virginia, United States
- Suffolk, Virginia, United States
Über
Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays) Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling) Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling) Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth) Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery Completes instrument cleaning & sterilization and post-op sanitization of treatment rooms Prepares dental materials and equipment as needed for the scheduled treatment Completes dental charting Other duties may be assigned
Requirements Experience:
Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Benefits
401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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