Certified Dental Assistant

Description Advanced Dental Center of Florence The Dental Assistant plays a key role in supporting the dentist and dental hygienist in providing exceptional care to our patients. This role is also responsible for sterilization, preparation, and inventory management of dental instruments and supplies to ensure a smooth workflow.

Essential Duties

• Patient
• Interaction: Assist patients with minor difficulties, answer their questions, and provide directions as authorized by the dentist. Collect and record patient health history accurately.
• Procedure
• Preparation: Prepare treatment areas promptly by sterilizing and setting up for procedures. Serve as the dentist’s chair-side assistant, delivering instruments and materials efficiently.
• Infection
• Control: Maintain compliance with infection control and safety policies, including sterilizing reusable dental instruments, equipment, and proper disposal of contaminated materials.
• Inventory
• Management: Maintain adequate operatory supplies and compile lists for inventory control and ordering as needed.
• Daily
• Operations: Complete assigned checklists and participate in daily huddles to ensure smooth operations.
• Clinical
• Support: Assist with advanced procedures, including crown/bridge prep, oral surgery, and endodontic treatments.
• Lab
• Work: Handle laboratory procedures such as pouring impressions, model trimming, and fabricating mouthguards, temporary crowns, retainers, and other appliances. Document and manage lab case follow-ups accurately.
• Patient
• Education: Provide patients with post-operative instructions, oral hygiene education, consent forms, and other clinical education materials.
• Scheduling &
• Communication: Schedule follow-up appointments as required and provide thorough handoffs to administrative staff regarding ongoing treatment needs.
• Post-Procedure
• Care: Make post-operative follow-up calls to patients who underwent invasive procedures, such as extractions, crowns, or root canals.
• Other
• Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Education /
• Experience
• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Special
• Requirements /
• Certifications /