DENTAL ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Preparing patients for dental work.
• Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
• Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
• Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
• Providing great patient care.
• Recording treatment information in patient records.
• Exposing dental xrays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental xray equipment.
• Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.