Position Description Under direct supervision, supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments and materials. Provides assistance to faculty, residents and students in respective clinic in accordance with the State Dental Practice Act. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
Major/Essential Functions
Aligns with Values Based Culture
Assist dentist or hygienist at chair side
Administer Plaque Index test and provides oral hygiene instructions to patients.
Gathers charts, equipment and supplies in a timely manner for use during dental appointments
Practices infection control procedures according to policy guidelines in Policy and Procedure Manual
Exposes and develops dental x-rays; will be proficient with the use of the EVA soft Dental Imaging Software.
Counts instruments and sharps and maintains logs of use.
Documents information into dental record of care; will assist with the typing of the doctor's patient treatment notes for inclusion into the EMR system.
Answers routine questions and refers others to the dentist.
Takes vital signs and records information in record prior to invasive procedures.
Required Qualifications High School or equivalent. One (1) year of related experience or completion of an approved dental assistant course is required. Dental Assistant registry with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
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