What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF CAPE COD?
Job Details
Job Location: CHC Bourne - Bourne, MA
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
Join our expanding dental services team and a rewarding career in public health dentistry!
Overview of responsibilities include:
- Prepares patient, 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
- Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
- Pours, trims, and polishes study casts, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary restorations
- Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies
- Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
- Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by Dentist
- Records treatment information in patient records
Qualifications
- Certified Dental Assistant in the State of Massachusetts
- Dental Assistant Apprentice Training Program also available.
