Experienced DA Needed
Dental Assistant Needed In OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL on February 24, 2025
OLYMPIA FIELDS / IL
Assistants prepare and organize tools needed by dentists to work on a patient. Dental assistants have many tasks, including patient care, recordkeeping, and appointment scheduling. Their duties vary by state and by the dentists offices in which they work.
Patient care: Welcoming patients, preparing them for treatment, and ensuring their comfort
Chairside assistance: Assisting the dentist during procedures, such as through four-handed dentistry
Recordkeeping: Maintaining patient records, scheduling appointments, and tracking treatment plans
Instrument preparation: Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment, and setting up instrument trays for the dentist
Treatment room preparation: Stocking and cleaning treatment rooms
X-rays and impressions: Taking X-rays and dental impressions
Dental hygiene: Providing dental hygiene instructions
Lab tasks: Performing other lab tasks as needed
