Lead Dental Assistant
MOUNTAIN VISTA DENTAL, Logan UT
- Prepare and arrange instruments, medications and required material
- Prepare patients for dental health services and instruct them in appropriate post dental treatment, diet and oral hygiene
- Prepare dental materials: cements, composite, amalgam, impression materials, etc
- Promptly follow all instructions from the dentist dealing with patient comfort
- Take inventory, stock all supplies, instruments, medications, and order said items
- Processing digital dental x-rays and maintain x-ray machinery
- Experienced with the art of four-handed dentistry
- Performed coronal polishing, and administered fluoride applications as needed
- Maintain dental equipment and operatoires in good, clean condition at all times
- Maintain the instruments and working areas in strict accordance with sterilization/disinfect ion protocols per OSHA guidelines
- Cross-train in other dental support positions as necessary, i.e., reception, hygiene assistant.
- Maintain personnel protection per OSHA guidelines as it pertains to personnel safety, i.e., protective clothing, eyewear, gloves
- Deep sense of punctuality, accuracy, efficiency and professionalism
- Excellent communication skills