Dental Assistant
| Company | Wave Dental Professionals |
|---|---|
| Location | Marietta, GA, USA |
| Salary | $24 – $28 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Must be EFDA with 2+ years experience in GP
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum one-year related experience and/or training or the equivalent of a combination of education and experience in the dental profession
- Valid X-ray certificate
- Current license if CDA, RDA, or EFDA (per state requirements)
- CPR & first aid certificate
Responsibilities
- Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols
- Prepares patient for dental treatment
- Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area
- Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts
- Fabricates restorations; cleans and polishes removable appliances
- Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification
- Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions
- Documents dental care services by charting in patient records
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
- Ensures operation of dental equipment
- Maintains dental supplies inventory
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.