Job Description & Responsibilities:
Assist the dentist directly at chair side with operative, oral surgery, orthodontic, and a wide range of other procedures. Perform laboratory functions such as pouring and trimming models, constructing custom trays, fabricating temporary crowns and bridges. Takes and records medical and dental history. Exposes dental diagnosis x-rays. Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment for each patient. Organizing and laying out instruments for dentist’s use. Handing instruments and other materials to dentist during procedures. Applying topical anesthetics to patient’s mouths. Makes x-rays of patients’ teeth. Making impressions of patients’ teeth for casts. Using suction and swabs to keep patients’ mouths clear and dry during procedures. Removing sutures. Make temporary crowns. Place and remove rubber dams, matrices and wedges. Apply cavity liners and bases. Place and finish composite resin restorations. Patient management during dental procedures. Practice dental isolation techniques. Inventory management and control. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited dental assistant program and licensed to practice in the state of Georgia with two to four years of experience preferred.
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Contact:
Employer: Albany Area Primary Healthcare
Location: Albany, GA
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