Dental Assistant

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Duties

Perform inter-oral procedures such as taking preliminary impressions for study models, remove sutures, and place and remove rubber dams, perio-packs and matrix bands and wedges.

Instruct patients in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay.

Operate dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra-oral radiographs.

Document medical history of patient and route patient for medical tests and services.

Maintain dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.