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Torrance Dental Office

Dental Assistant Job at Torrance Dental Office in Torrance

Torrance Dental Office, Torrance, CA, United States, 90504


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.