Dental Assistant

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Responsibilities

• Completing X-rays when needed for Hygiene and Doctor schedules
• Prepare for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Maintaining supply budget
• Equipment maintenance/scheduling

Qualifications

Required

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Dentrix knowledge
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• Current/Active RDA certificate and registration
• CPR certified
• Proficient at taking digital X-rays

Preferred

• Experience with implants, endo, Invisalign, and scanning
• Additional certification or training (e.g. EFDA)