Dental Assistant - General Dentistry Full time Days
Core
Supports dentists in general dentistry by preparing patients, assisting during procedures, sterilizing instruments, and managing clinic operations.
Role type
Dental Assistant
Builds
Patient care and clinic operations
Domain
Healthcare / Dentistry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Dental terminology, instrument handling, radiation safety, patient education, inventory management, electronic documentation, basic lab tasks (impressions/casts)
Preferred skills
Dental assistant certification, CPR BLS certification, 1+ year experience
Technologies
Dental software applications
Responsibilities
Greets and prepares patients for examinations and treatments; Assists dentists during procedures by handing instruments and suctioning; Takes dental x-rays and manages radiation safety; Sterilizes and prepares dental instruments; Educates patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care; Maintains inventory of dental supplies; Records patient medical history and treatment plans; Performs basic laboratory tasks like making impressions and casts.