Dental Assistants are responsible for assisting the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients.
This includes preparing patients, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting dentist during dental procedures.
Position must be able to take dental X-rays, record treatment information in patient records, and provide post-operative instructions as prescribed by dentists.
Position must assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
Dental assistants must pour, trim, and polish study casts, and instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.