Job Description:

• 1) Assists dentist during examination and treatment of patients: Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.

• 2) Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient.

• 3) Exposes dental diagnostic x rays.

• 4) Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.

• 5) Pours, trims, and polishes study casts, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary restorations.

• 6) Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies.

• 7) Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.

• 8) Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.

• 9) Records treatment information in patient records.

• 10) Schedules appointments, prepares bills and receives payment for dental services, completes insurance forms, and maintains clerical records, manually or using computer.

• 11) May clean teeth, using dental instruments.

• 12) May apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.