Under the general supervision of the Practice Manager and Clinical Supervisor, the Dental Assistant is responsible to provide quality care and excellent customer service. This includes performing 4-handed chair side assistance, preparing & maintaining dental instruments and instrument transfers, and taking appropriate diagnostic quality digital x-rays.

Chairside/Clinical:

• To provide dental assisting within the Periodontology department and Implantology suite
• Assist with various Periodontal procedures including implants, sinus lifts and bone grafts
• Prepare the operatories for procedures
• Organize and coordinate patients information and dental radiographs
• Provide patients with post surgical instructions and education
• Take intra & extra oral photographs
• Support residents and faculty with charting and record-keeping via computerized system
• Responsible for ordering products and supplies as well as keeping accurate inventory
• Clean, sterilize, and set up treatment operatories in a timely manner
• May require assisting in the IV Sedation Program at Main campus
• May require working evening session