United States
Assist the dentist at the chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients • Must anticipate dentist's needs and be prepared for next steps • Ensure all OSHA, Dental Board, and WDS policies and procedures are properly followed • Maintain proper patient treatment records • Ability to take Blood Pressure • Give pre and post operative instructions - within the limits designated by the dentist • Provide oral hygiene instructions to the patient • Turn on all units, switches, and water before patient sits down • Stocks supplies in operatories, restrooms, lab, etc. as needed • Informs Floor Supervisor when supplies need to be re-ordered • Informs Floor Supervisor of broken or malfunctioning equipment • Performs all duties of a Sterilizer when deemed necessary • Ability to build good rapport with patients and staff • assistance with dental implants • application of floride and flossing teeth •Assisting of temporary crowns etc. Greeting patients upon arrival, Check patients in and out, Confirming appointments, Maintaining schedule, and work closely with Office Manager
Prepare treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols provide materials by selecting mixing and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth maintain patience appearance and ability by fabricated temporary Restorations cleaning and polishing removable appliances document Dental Care Services my charting and patients records maintained patients confidence by protecting operations by keeping information confidential maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules and regulations and sterilize of dental equipment.