Princess Dental Staffing

Dental Assistant needed in our dental office

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Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Palo Alto, CA

Compensation

30- 35 hour

Work Days

Tue, Wed, and Thu

Experience Required

at least 5 years

Certifications Needed

Coronal Polishing Certified, Radiograph Certified

Software Experience

PracticeWorks

Job Description

Our outstanding dental practice is seeking an exceptional Dental Assistant for an opportunity to join our dedicated team.

Duties Include:

Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer
communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies)
Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery