Dental Assistant II - Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry

The dental assistant in this role will provide advanced surgical and restorative chair and clinical assistance to dental students or instructors/faculty in the Restorative Department. This individual will perform specialized laboratory procedures and will help manage the operating efficiency of the clinic. Duties Responsibilities: Provides chair side surgical and restorative assistance which includes using the 4-handed delivery technique, adjusts and positions patients for the providers, transfers dental materials, and provides retraction and evacuation of soft tissues for a clear field of vision for the clinician. Oversees the instrument and clinical supply inventory, orders and distributes said materials Exposes and mounts radiographs under the direction of the practitioner and attaches the radiographs in the patient’s electronic health record. Follows OSHA’s recommendations and guidelines on infection control and asepsis Acts as a patient liaison under the guidance of the clinician; communicates appropriately providing support to the patient care mission of the institution. Performs laboratory duties as needed under the supervision of clinical faculty Dismisses and escorts patients following the appointment, assists in scheduling, and enters treatment notes as dictated by the provider. Sterilizes and disinfects dental instruments and materials following patient care. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.