Aid dentist as required, especially in areas such as direct patient care, office duties, and preparing materials for treatments. Dental assistants are typically responsible for directly supporting dentists to ensure that procedures run smoothly. They manage equipment such as suction hoses to keep the patient’s mouth dry and workable during treatment, sterilize instruments, and develop X-rays/perform other lab tasks under dentist oversight. Additionally, they coordinate with clients to deliver information on effective hygiene techniques, schedule appointments, and arrange billing/payment. Because many of their tasks involve interaction with dentists and patients, they need to have strong interpersonal skills.
Depending on state regulations, dental assistants may perform coronal polishing to eliminate soft deposits, protect teeth from cavities with sealant or fluoride, and/or prepare patients for procedures by applying topical anesthetic. Some are also expected to prepare materials for temporary crowns and casts of teeth.
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Portland, ME
The Dental Assistant will provide clinical support to facilitate the relationship between our patients and dentists, increase the efficiency of delivering quality dental care and maintain communication...
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Aspen Dental
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Thomaston, ME
Dental Assistants that join Aspen are committed to providing quality care and live that mission every day....
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Great East Dental Associates
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Sanford, ME
Job Information Great East Dental Associates Dental Assistant (DA) in Springvale, Maine This job was posted by ... : For more information, please see: ... Assists dentist in all procedures....
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Aspen Dental
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Thomaston, ME
Dental Assistants that join Aspen are committed to providing quality care and live that mission every day....
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Windham, ME
Urgently hiring for a Travel Dental Assistant Do you enjoy diverse settings? We are looking for a travel Dental Assitant!...
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Aspen Dental
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Portland, ME
Dental Assistants who join an Aspen practice work for a licensed dentist and live that mission every day by supporting the clinical needs of your practices patients and doctors....
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Great East Dental Associates
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Springvale, ME
Job Details Job Order Number 516716 Company Name Great East Dental Associates Physical Address 460 main street, Suite#1 Springvale, ME 04083 Job Description Assists dentist in all procedures....
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Aspen Dental
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Thomaston, ME
Dental Assistants that join Aspen are committed to providing quality care and live that mission every day....
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Aspen Dental
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Augusta, ME
Position Summary As a Dental Assistant with an Aspen Dental-branded practice, you'll have the support you need to reach your career goals....
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Aspen Dental
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Augusta, ME
Dental Assistants that join Aspen are committed to providing quality care and live that mission every day....
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Aspen Dental
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Portland, ME
As a Dental Assistant with an Aspen Dental-branded practice, youll have the support you need to reach your career goals....
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Aspen Dental
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Augusta, ME
Dental Assistants that join Aspen are committed to providing quality care and live that mission every day....
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Northwoods Dental LLC
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Skowhegan, ME
Box 411 Skowhegan, ME 04976 Job Description Established Dental office looking to add a Dental assistant with Medical or Dental experience 36+/- hrs per week....
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Aspen Dental
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Augusta, ME
Dental Assistants that join Aspen are committed to providing quality care and live that mission every day....
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Biddeford, ME
Dental Assistant (Biddeford) compensation: $21/hr. employment type: full-time QR Code Link to This Post Breaks down and supports the setup of operatory rooms for Doctors and Hygienists Completes sterilization...
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