full-time 18 days ago
Dental Assistant
Community Health Center of Cape Cod
107 Commercial St, Mashpee, MA 02649
24 - 27/hr
About the Practice
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Dentrix Software
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Job Description
Join our expanding dental services team and a rewarding career in public health dentistry!
Overview of responsibilities include:
Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures
Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient
Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays
Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
Pours, trims, and polishes study casts, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary restorations
Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies
Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by Dentist
Records treatment information in patient records
Certified Dental Assistant in the State of Massachusetts
Knowledge of Epic software is a plus
Overview of responsibilities include:
Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures
Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient
Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays
Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
Pours, trims, and polishes study casts, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary restorations
Assists dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies
Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by Dentist
Records treatment information in patient records
Certified Dental Assistant in the State of Massachusetts
Knowledge of Epic software is a plus
About Community Health Center of Cape Cod
Community Health Center of Cape Cod is dedicated to improving the health of the community through high-quality, compassionate healthcare services. They provide a wide range of medical services, including primary care, behavioral health, dentistry, imaging, and more.