Dental Assistant Job at Washington Center for Dentistry PC in Washington

At Washington Center for Dentistry you will have access to a number of high performing doctors and staff. In this role you will play a vital part in creating exceptional care and an outstanding patient experience. To do this you will demonstrate the following:

Assisting during Dental Procedures:

, sterilize instruments, and ensure all necessary equipment is ready for dental procedures.

• Hand instruments to the dentist during procedures and perform necessary suction or retraction to keep the patient's mouth dry and clear.

• Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures, anticipating the dentist's needs and ensuring patient comfort.

• Take and develop dental X-rays as instructed by the dentist.

• Apply topical anesthetics and take impressions for study models as needed.

Patient Care and Education:

• Greet and prepare patients for dental procedures, explaining the process and addressing any concerns.

• Update and maintain accurate patient records, including medical and dental histories.

• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, post-treatment care, and preventive measures.

• Provide post-operative instructions to patients and schedule follow-up appointments as required.

• Assist with scheduling patient appointments and managing the office's appointment calendar.

Administrative Duties:

• Manage patient records, treatment details accurately and confidentially.

• Perform general administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and managing patient files.(If needed)

Laboratory Support:

• Prepare and maintain dental impressions, casts, and models.

• Fabricate temporary crowns and bridges based on the dentist's instructions

• Ensure that lab selected has necessary records for fabrication of restoration and or appliance

• Keep track of all lab cases (making sure that all lab cases are ready for patients 1-3 days before appointment)