The Dental Assistant directly assists Dentist in the delivery of dental care to patients.

Requirements

Assist in the preparation of the dental office for the day.
Clean and sterilize dental instruments according to infection control protocols and on a regular schedule.
Take and prepare x-rays for dentist review and reference using dental radiology standards.
Mix dental materials appropriately.
Escort patient to treatment room and prepares patient by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient.
Update patient's medical history; take and record blood pressure and pulse.
Assist dentist at chair side in four-handed dentistry techniques; anticipate dentist's needs while at chair side.
Provide patient education as appropriate to the situation and encourage good home oral hygiene.
Maintain safe, clean and organized working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Ensure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; etc.
Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; performs year-end inventory.

The Dental Assistant directly assists Dentist in the delivery of dental care to patients.

Assist in the preparation of the dental office for the day.
Clean and sterilize dental instruments according to infection control protocols and on a regular schedule.
Take and prepare x-rays for dentist review and reference using dental radiology standards.
Mix dental materials appropriately.
Escort patient to treatment room and prepares patient by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient.
Update patient's medical history; take and record blood pressure and pulse.
Assist dentist at chair side in four-handed dentistry techniques; anticipate dentist's needs while at chair side.
Provide patient education as appropriate to the situation and encourage good home oral hygiene.
Maintain safe, clean and organized working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Ensure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; etc.
Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; performs year-end inventory.

Dental Assistant