DANB Certified Dental Assistant — Radiology & Four-Handed Care

U M FDSP Associates PA; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation and 17 federal/

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with employer match up to 6%

Job summary

U.M. FDSP Associates, a nonprofit affiliate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, seeks a Dental Assistant to support clinic operations. Responsibilities include standard chairside duties, radiology certification, and maintaining safety protocols. CPR certification and Maryland State Radiology License are required.

Competitive benefits are offered, and regular weekday hours apply. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and two years of experience in dental assisting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two years' experience as a Dental Assistant
• CPR certification required; Maryland Radiology License and National Certification required
• Thorough knowledge of dental assisting principles, four-handed dentistry techniques, and equipment handling

Responsibilities

• Places and removes rubber dams, matrix bands, and retraction cords.
• Applies topical anesthesia, fluoride, and desensitizing agents as instructed by a dentist.
• Removes excess cement.
• Maintains Implant kits.
• Prepares impressions for study models.
• Prepares, places, and removes temporary crowns.
• Constructs athletic mouth guards and customized trays.
• Performs vitality tests.
• Prepares and fits stainless steel crowns.
• Removes sutures.
• Removes and places subsequent periodontal dressing.
• Dries root canals.
• Etches teeth.
• Performs all duties of a Dental Assistant, Radiology-Certified.

Skills

CPR certification

Dental assisting

Four-handed dentistry

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Maryland State Radiology License

National Certification

Job description

U.M. FDSP Associates, a nonprofit affiliate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, seeks a Dental Assistant to support clinic operations. Responsibilities include standard chairside duties, radiology certification, and maintaining safety protocols. CPR certification and Maryland State Radiology License are required.

Competitive benefits are offered, and regular weekday hours apply. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and two years of experience in dental assisting.