The Dental Assistant facilitates delivery of dental services by the dentist, dental residents and dental hygienists. 

• assists dentist/resident/hygienist during examination and treatment of patients. 
• prepares patient for dental examination. 
• sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures. 
• takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient. 
• exposes dental diagnostic x-rays, when dentist is on site.
• pours, trims, and polishes study casts, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary restorations. 
• assists dentist/resident/hygienist in management of medical and dental emergencies.
• instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• provides pre/peri/post-operative instructions prescribed by dentist.
• maintains clerical records.
• maintaining dental inventory and ordering.
• maintains ambulatory surgery log.
• assists hygienist with distribution of dental products.
• performs water testing on a regular or as needed.
• updates the MSDS book for incoming new dental products and revisions.
• ensures OSHA and all safety requirements are observed.
• reviews sterilization cards.
• scans all necessary document into the EMR.
• sends telephone notes to appropriate dentist.
• accesses patient portal for pertinent information.
• oversees authorizations for non-covered dental services.
• performs all duties, as requested by supervisor.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Graduate of an approved dental assistant training program, required.
• Minimum six (6) months experience as a dental assistant, preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification/AED required
• Familiarity serving persons with developmental delays or disabilities, desirable.
• Strong ability to support busy dental teaching program serving OPWDD population as well as developmentally delayed children required.
• Strong oral, written, organizational skills and computer proficiency in all Microsoft Suite applications required.