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.
Sea Mar Community Health Centers
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Bellingham, WA
Employee with no formal training must have a minimum of 18 months of work experience in a Dental Assistant position. DA III: Must have 2 years working experience....
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11 days ago
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Sea Mar Community Health Centers
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Bellingham, WA
As a Dental Assistant II, applicant must have completed a formal Dental Assistant program at a College, Technical Institute or equivalent. A minimum of 6 months of work experience is required....
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11 days ago
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Sea Mar Community Health Centers
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Bellingham, WA
As a Dental Assistant II, applicant must have completed a formal Dental Assistant program at a College, Technical Institute or equivalent. A minimum of 6 months of work experience is required....
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11 days ago
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Sea Mar Community Health Centers
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Bellingham, WA
We are recruiting for the following position(s): Dental Assistant I, II or III - Posting #19253 Position Summary: Full-time Dental Assistant position available for our Bellingham Dental Clinic....
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11 days ago
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Sea Mar Community Health Centers
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Bellingham, WA
Qualifications and/or Requirements: Must be a registered Dental Assistant with the State of Washington. Must have basic life support (BLS) certification....
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11 days ago
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Sea Mar Community Health Centers
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Bellingham, WA
As a Dental Assistant III applicant must be knowledgeable of the proper sterilization methods and OSHA regulations including QI....
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11 days ago
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Sea Mar Community Health Centers
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Bellingham, WA
Qualifications and/or Requirements: Must be a registered Dental Assistant with the State of Washington. Must have basic life support (BLS) certification....
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11 days ago
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Sea Mar Community Health Centers
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Bellingham, WA
DA II: Have completed a formal Dental Assistant program at a College, Technical Institute or equivalent. A minimum of 6 months of work experience is required....
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11 days ago
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James D Ward Dmd Pllc
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Anacortes, WA (17 miles from Bellingham, WA)
Job Information James D Ward DMD PLLC Dental Assistant in Anacortes, Washington Job Purpose:Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments...
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20 days ago
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