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Dental Assistant - Orrville Ohio
Company: Lincoln Way Dental Group Location: Orrville, Ohio
Posted On: 04/25/2024
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Capturing quality dental radiographs (x-rays)
- patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES: - Carryout infection control protocol- preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
- Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, as directed by Doctor
- With the direction of the Dentist, educations patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
- Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts
- Enthusiastic communication with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies as directed by Office Manager)
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - High School Diploma or equivalent
- Dental Assistant Certificate where state regulations specify
- X-Ray Certification where state regulations specify
- Prior Experience with a dental management software - Dentrix preferred
QUALIFICATIONS - Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proven dedication to provide high quality, comprehensive chairside care
- Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Strong working knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and practices
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