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.
Smile Brands
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Red Oak, TX (13 miles from Waxahachie, TX)
We've got the ideal job for you at the Monarch Dental - Red Oak office in Red Oak, TX Your Role as a Registered Dental Assistant You'll be an important member of the clinical team, working alongside...
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5 days ago
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Waxahachie, TX
Overview Picasso Dental- Waxahacie has an opening for a Registered Dental Assistant in Waxahacie, TX. We provide a working environment like no other dental office you have ever seen!...
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7 days ago
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Pacific Dental Services
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Waxahachie, TX
Overview Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....
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30+ days ago
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Pacific Dental Services
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Midlothian, TX (15 miles from Waxahachie, TX)
Overview Responsibilities The primary role of the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) is to assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient's commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency...
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60+ days ago
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