Dental Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Chairside Assistance: Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures, including prophylaxis, fillings, root canals, oral surgeries, etc.
• Patient Care: Greet patients, prepare them for treatment, and provide post-operative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Sterilization & Infection Control: Strictly follow DOH and clinic protocols for sterilizing instruments, disinfecting treatment rooms, and disposing of hazardous waste.
• Radiography: Take dental X-rays (periapical, etc.) as required.
• Lab Work: Pour and trim diagnostic casts/models and coordinate with external dental laboratories for prosthetics.
• Inventory Management: Monitor dental supplies and notify the Clinic Manager when stocks are low to ensure uninterrupted service.
• Administrative Support: Assist the front desk with scheduling appointments, updating patient records (Electronic Medical Records), and processing payments when necessary only.