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Dental Assistant at COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF CAPE COD

Mashpee, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Preparation, Instrument Sterilization, Dental Procedures Assistance, Medical History Recording, Dental X-Rays, Study Casts Preparation, Emergency Management, Oral Hygiene Instruction, Postoperative Instructions, Patient Record Keeping

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: CHC Mashpee - Mashpee, MA 02649 Salary Range: $24.00 - $27.00 Hourly Join our expanding dental services team and a rewarding career in public health dentistry! Overview of responsibilities include: Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts Pours, trims, and polishes study casts, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary restorations Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by Dentist Records treatment information in patient records Qualifications Certified Dental Assistant in the State of Massachusetts

Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant prepares patients, sterilizes instruments, and assists the dentist during procedures. Additional responsibilities include taking medical histories, exposing x-rays, and instructing patients on oral hygiene.