Dental Assistant - School of Dentistry
Core
Assist professional dental staff and students in the examination, delivery, and maintenance of oral healthcare while supervising clinic personnel.
Role type
Dental Assistant (Clinical Education)
Builds
Oral healthcare services for patients and training for dental students
Domain
Healthcare / Dentistry
Required skills
Dental procedures, sterile procedures, radiation safety, dental radiography, equipment setup, patient anxiety management, oral hygiene instruction
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Dental compressors, evacuator systems, radiographic developing equipment, sterilizers, light-curing units
Responsibilities
Provide chairside assistance to dentists and hygienists; prepare patients and sterilize instruments; monitor and supervise clinical personnel; assist in teaching dental students; process radiographs and maintain dental equipment; instruct patients in oral hygiene.
Seniority
Entry-level / Junior