Dental Clinic Assistant

Chairside & Procedure Assistance Provide chairside assistance to dentists and oral surgeons during a variety of restorative, endodontic, and periodontal procedures utilizing 4-handed dentistry techniques. Prepare and set up specialized dental trays, materials, and equipment according to patient needs and dentist preferences. Mix filling materials, apply topical anesthetics, and fabricate temporary crowns or dental appliances. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) Sterilization & Infection Control Maintain strict adherence to infection control, sterilization protocols, and OSHA guidelines to ensure a sterile and safe environment for staff and patients. Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments, handpieces, and laboratory equipment, keeping detailed logs of sterilization cycles Radiography & Diagnostics Take and process high-quality digital X-rays, panoramic radiographs, and 3D imaging for accurate diagnostic purposes. Assist the dentist with patient evaluations and carefully transcribe doctor notes and d...