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Torrance Dental Office

Torrance Dental Office is hiring: Dental Assistant in Torrance

Torrance Dental Office, Torrance, CA, United States


Job Description

Job Description

Assists dentist, sets up equipment, prepares patients' for treatment, and keeps records. 

  • Prepares patient, sterilizes or disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.
  • Records treatment information in patient records.
  • Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays.
  • Takes and records patients medical and dental histories and vital signs.
  • Assists dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
  • Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
  • Orders and monitors dental supplies and equipment inventory.
  • Fabricates temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
  • Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
  • Pours, trims, and polishes study casts.
  • Cleans and polishes removable appliances.

*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.