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DENTAL AIDE position, Aide is responsible for assisting the Registered dental assistants as well as a dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s). The Dental AIDE is also responsible for sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies. Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of dental equipment and infrastructure. Cleaning rooms and setting up for procedures.
Primary Duties Include the Following:
1. Maintaining the dental instruments and sterilization protocol
2. Assists the registered dental assistants in day to day operations.
3. Works collaboratively with the dentist to promote quality services and infection control.
4. Assists with various prosthetic and restorative procedures.
5. Reviews electronic dental records for completeness.
6. Stocks and prepares operatories according to the dentists specifications.
7. Assists with ordering supplies and keeping an accurate inventory of supplies on hand.
8. Establishes the reason for the visit and prepares the patient for the dental visit providing information about the visit to put them at ease.
A friendly environment with full training provided, our current dental aide is going back to school to become a registered dental assistant in the fall. This is a great opportunity to see if you would love a career in the dental industry.
We support online assiting programs.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Additional Skills
- Perform reception and clerical duties
- Order dental and office supplies
Specific Skills
- Sterilize and maintain instruments
- Record information on patient care
- Prepare patients for dental examinations
- Prepare filling materials
Work Setting
- General dental practice