Dental Assistant

To help dentists provide dental care to patients. They perform a variety of tasks, including preparing patients and the work area, sterilizing instruments, and taking X-rays.
Responsibilities
Patient preparation: Ensure patients are comfortable and ready for treatment
Instrument preparation: Sterilize instruments and equipment, and prepare fillings and other materials
X-rays: Take and develop X-rays, and perform complex radiography
Patient care: Assist the dentist during procedures, and manage patients during treatment
Patient education: Instruct patients on proper oral hygiene and how to maintain their oral health
Record keeping: Maintain patient records, including medical history, dental charting, and treatment records
Scheduling: Schedule patient appointments, and may also perform initial patient assessments
Billing: Work with patients on billing and insurance, and may prepare invoices and process payments
Supplies: Order and stock supplies, and may unpack supplies when needed
Emergencies: Help manage dental and medical emergencies
Dental assistants may also assist with specialized dentistry, such as orthodontia, periodontia, surgery, or prosthetics.
Job Title: Dental Assitant
Job description: Assisting Dentist, preferably with experience
Salary range: minimum
Work schedule: 5 days a week