Unknown Company
Responsible for assisting dentists during examination and treatment of patients. Maintains equipment, supplies, operatory area(s), and delivery of quality dental services.
- Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, and prepares materials.
- 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 dentists 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.
- Applies protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
- May schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain clerical records.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physician Dental Assistant II, Per Diem Days, Summit, NJ Summit, NJ Be the first to apply in summit at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $43,940–$54,080
For context, most dental assistants earn between $43,940–$54,080 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.