Job Description

Established Old Town Alexandria Dental Practice is seeking a full time dental assistant with a minimum of 1 to 2 years experience. 

Job Description:

Under general supervision from the Dentist, the Assistant supports dental auxiliary operations by assisting the Dentist.

The majority of the job requirement will include the following:

• Assist the Doctor in all aspects of Dentistry.
• Obtain diagnostic records. (itero scan, x-rays, photos, impressions)
• Produce Essex retainers, study models and manage inventory.
• Sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment. 
• Prepares treatment rooms, instruments and tray setups for dental procedures. 
• Greets and prepares patients for treatment. 
• Exposes and mounts dental diagnostic x-rays. 
• Assists the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures. 
• Conducts work in compliance with office policies and procedures, safety, OSHA and MSDS guidelines. 
• Records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient. 
• Pours, trims, and polishes study casts, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary restorations. 
• Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by Dentist. 
• Records treatment information in patient records. 
• Actively participates in the achievement of patient satisfaction and office production goals by working efficiently and providing a high level of patient service. 
• Assists with other duties as needed.

Job Requirements:

• 1-2 years previous experience with Dental Assistant functions especially general dentistry.
• X Ray Certification. 
• Case presentation skills required. 
• Strong customer service ethic. 
• Good communication skills.
• Able to multi-task easily. 

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