| Dental Assistant Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Dental Assistant. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Dental Assistant along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Dental Assistant is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Dental Hygienist, SVP of Dental Program Development, Dental Utilization Review Analyst, Physician Assistant - Cardiology, Physician Assistant - Clinic, Physician Assistant - Orthopedics, Physician Assistant - Primary Care, Assistant Ophthalmic Technician, Physician Assistant - Surgical |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Dental Assistant |
| Assists with dental surgical and other procedures under the direct supervision of a dentist. Prepares patient and arranges instruments and supplies used for procedures. Hands instruments to the dentist and helps during treatment. Ensures all instruments are sterile and follows infection control protocols. Records treatment notes and updates patient records. May take and process x-rays. May require an associate degree in dental assisting or equivalent. Has Basic Life Support (BLS) and depending on state, may have licensing requirement. Typically reports to a dentist. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Dental Assistant (Certified), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) |
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| Similar Jobs: Dental Hygienist, SVP of Dental Program Development, Dental Utilization Review Analyst, Physician Assistant - Cardiology, Physician Assistant - Clinic, Physician Assistant - Orthopedics, Physician Assistant - Primary Care, Assistant Ophthalmic Technician, Physician Assistant - Surgical |
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| Level of Education: Dental Assistant Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Dental Assistant Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Dental Assistant Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Dental Assistant Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
