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World Pediatric Dental

Dental Assistant Tier 2

World Pediatric Dental, San Antonio

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Dental Assistant Job Purpose: Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.

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•Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.

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•Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.

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•Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.

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•Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.

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•Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.

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•Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.

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•Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.

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•Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining cpr certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

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•Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.

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•Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.

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•Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

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•Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

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•Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

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•Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

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•Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

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•Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

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•Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

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•Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

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Skills/Qualifications: Dental Health Maintenance, Use of Dental Technology, Infection Control, Patient Services, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Listening, Teamwork, Bedside Manner, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Use of Medical Technologies, Performing Diagnostic Procedures