DENTAL ASSISTANT Clinical Affairs

Provide clinical support by assisting the student in various dental procedures including but not limited to: taking radiographs, set up and break down of dental material for needed procedures, taking impressions and bite registrations, fabricating and cementing temporary crowns, retracting and suctioning during tooth preparations and operative procedures for fixed prosthodontic and periodontic procedures, ensuring optimal patient comfort, sterilizing, ensuring that all operatories are cleaned and disinfected between each patient being seen by the dentist and set up for the next procedure, sterilizing instruments for re-circulation including suction heads and treatment bay cuspidor. Practice and adhere to infection control guidelines and OSHA and HIPAA regulations during and after such procedures and maintain an inventory of supplies to avoid shortages and restock cabinets when indicated.Required Skills:Dental Assistant License is RequiredRadiology Certification RequiredCPR Certification RequiredHigh School Diploma RequiredAssociate or Vocational Education PreferredMust have a minimum of 1-3 years of dental assisting experience.Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster

Requirement

within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption ( instructions ). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the

Back2BU site .We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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