Dental Assistant The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the dentist at all times and performing non-invasive procedures. They will work under the direct supervision of the dentist and provide support three days a week in different clinics.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Orient patients on oral hygiene, brushing, and nutrition affecting oral health.
  • Call patients and receive patients in clinic. Seat patients, put on bib and have cup and suction ready.
  • Have sterilized and/or clean dental materials ready for the dentist's use. Prepare the dental tray.
  • Assist the dentist at all times and perform non-invasive procedures such as:
  • Taking and developing X-rays
  • Use of bands and amalgam materials
  • Application of dental materials like varnish, bases, cements, amalgams, composites, etc.
  • If required by the dentist, use and placement of "Rubber Dam"Fluoride application
  • Patient prophylaxis
  • Taking impressions for models
  • Any function allowed by law that the dentist deems necessary and as long as it is non-invasive
  • May take on reception or billing duties if necessary, only in case of emergency and not conflicting with previously described functions.
  • May assume dental hygienist functions if needed.
  • Participate in the requisition of materials and inventory, but will not be responsible for it. Sign as warehouse guard.
  • Keep track of dental fridge temperature, informing the dentist when it goes over 40 degrees Celsius.
  • Keep track of and change radiographic developer liquids.
Experience and Education: Requirements Completed degree of Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions.2+ years of experience in a similar position. Current license and registration. Ability to perform different tasks even when changes are notified in a short time. Significant knowledge of the practices of the profession as a Dental Assistant.

Also on the board Same function, level within a rung

Level

Mid

Location

Isabela, ISABELA

Occupation

Dental Assistants

Industry

Offices of Dentists

Posted

8 days ago

Apply for this role →