Intra-Oral Dental Assistant

Enhance Dental; Sulphur (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice is seeking an Intra-Oral Dental Assistant to enhance patient care and support dentists during procedures. The role involves responsibilities such as taking x-rays, maintaining a clean environment, and providing patients with essential oral care instructions. This position requires a high school diploma, a state dental assistant license, and basic life support certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Must possess a state dental assistant license.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during treatment procedures.
• Take and develop dental radiographs.
• Provide instructions for oral care.

Skills

Patient comfort

Infection control

Oral hygiene education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Dental Assistant license

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

Dental radiographs

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Job Purpose

Dental assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral health care and are valuable members of the dental care team.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Preparing examination and surgical rooms by sterilizing instruments and moving equipment into place
• Preventing the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean work environment
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
• Providing patients with instructions for oral care following treatment
• Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling)
• Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
• Creating, sending, and tracking lab cases
• Monitoring, ordering, and maintaining the budget for dental supplies
• Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer
• Assisting in updating and maintaining client dental records/charts
• Maintaining equipment and coordinating repairs
• Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse as needed
• Providing support to dentists and other staff as needed
• Maintaining OSHA and HIPAA compliance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support Certification
• State Dental Assistant license

Expanded Functions Required

• Radiation
• Coronal Polishing / Topical Fluoride
• Sealants

Expanded Functions Preferred

• Nitrous Oxide
• Parenteral / Pediatric Anesthesia
• Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

Working Conditions

Dental practices run at a fast pace, requiring assistants to keep up with the flow of doctors and patients.

Physical Requirements

• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Repeat the same movements
• Bend or twist the body
• Sit and stand for long periods
• Lifting up to 50 pounds

Reports to

ADO / Office Manager

Direct Reports

None

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care