Dental Assistant Senior

The successful candidate will be responsible for direct chairside orthodontic assisting for all residents and faculty in the orthodontic clinic in the College of Dentistry; dispenses, receives, processes/sterilizes and purchases instruments, equipment, and supplies used in the delivery of orthodontic treatment; provides oral hygiene instructions, ensures efficient operation during faculty and clinical sessions; fabricates vacuum formed retainers, pours and trims models; organizes records system; and reviews financing options with new patients.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience with dental office practices and procedures
• dental operatory practices and procedures
• four-handed assisting techniques
• inventory record-keeping
• care of dental equipment
• using a computer