Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opening : Dental Assistant at Aeris Family DentalJob Description

Aeris Family Dental is excited to announce an opening for a dedicated and skilled Dental Assistant to join our team. This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about providing top-notch dental care and support in a fast-paced environment. Our clinic provides a wide array of dental services that cater to the needs of diverse community members. Please note, this position requires physical presence at the clinic; it is not a remote job.

As a Dental Assistant at Aeris Family Dental, you will play a pivotal role in smoothing the operations of the dental office, ensuring optimal patient care and contributing to the delivery of efficient dental services. This role demands professionalism, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach towards patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Setting up and sterilizing instruments before each use.
• Preparing the work area for patient treatment by setting out instruments and materials.
• Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling).
• Taking and processing dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
• Providing patients with follow-up appointments and additional treatment scheduling as needed.
• Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
• Managing infection control - preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing, and ordering supplies).
• Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and oral surgery.

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