Dental Assistant

white flint dental associates; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

white flint dental associates is seeking a dental assistant to support dentists in clinical procedures, patient intake, and radiographic imaging. The role includes charting patient information, taking histories and vitals, and helping with post-procedure instructions.

Responsibilities also cover ordering supplies, fabricating temporary restorations, and handling study casts. The position may involve adapting to changes in duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient; sterilize instruments; set up trays; assist dentist during procedures.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs.
• Assist dentist in managing medical or dental emergencies.
• Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
• Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
• Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
• Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations.
• Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
• Clean and polish removable appliances.
• Company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

• Prepares patient, sterilizes or disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.
• Records treatment information in patient records.
• Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Takes and records patients medical and dental histories and vital signs.
• Assists dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
• Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
• Orders and monitors dental supplies and equipment inventory.
• Fabricates temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
• Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Pours, trims, and polishes study casts.
• Cleans and polishes removable appliances.
• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.