Clinical/Patient Care Prepares and disinfects treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols Prepares patients for treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating and draping Reviews patient health history prior to any and all treatment and relays any changes to the dentist Takes blood pressure as directed by the dentist Provides instrumentation by delivering instruments to treatment area, positioning instruments for dentist access, suctioning and passing instruments Prepares materials by selecting, mixing and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth Takes high-quality dental impressions, pours and trims models Cleans and polishes removable appliances Makes temporary crowns, whitening trays and athletic mouth guards Captures quality x-ray images Maintains a clean and organized laboratory Tracks outgoing and incoming laboratory cases Provides support to hygiene providers, to include perio charting, turning over rooms and beginning x-rays as needed Works within the parameters of delegable procedures set by state rules and regulations
Active state required certification/licensure is required to work as a Dental Assistant, active CPR Certification, and compliance with any other licensing or credentialing requirements.