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Apply orthodontic techniques including tie bands, bonding, and standard bracesPerform impressions and utilize Itero scanning technologyAssist with Invisalign and 6-month Smiles proceduresBuild rapport with patients and prepare them for dental workMaintain excellent verbal and written communicationOperate dental software and equipment proficientlySet up and break down procedures, including proper disposal of biohazardsSterilize and disinfect instruments and equipmentAdhere to all infection control proceduresComplete daily and monthly clerical reportingUndertake lab tasks as instructedProvide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructionsKeep the room clean and well-stockedSchedule appointmentsMaintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Prepares instruments, materials, and medications for use in dental procedures; cleans sterilizes, and maintains an adequate supply of instruments, maintains functioning instruments and equipment, prepares inventory and maintains dental supplies.Provides diagnostic aids including x-ray and taking and recording medical and dental histories.Maintains all dental clinic areas in compliance with dental clinic directives and protocols as well as center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues.Performs clinical supportive functions, including preparing and dismissing patients.Provides post-operative instructions prescribed by the dentist.Assists in maintaining patient treatment records and maintaining equipment and instruments.Performs lab procedures such as pouring and trimming models.Participates in, in-service training programs, attends staff meetings and as required.Participates in appropriate health promotion/disease prevention activities, both on-site and off-site as required.Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.Other duties as assigned by Dental Center Manager.

Performs functions in accordance with the applicable California Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties.Assists the Dentist(s) in providing dental services to patientsEnsure all dental consent forms, health history forms and other necessary forms are completed and signed.Prepare tray set up, dental instruments and operatory for patient visit.Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after treatment.Collect, record, and update patient's health history.Take and record patient's blood pressure and pulse in EDR.Prepare and take quality digital X-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as prescribed by the dentist.Bring any suspicious overexposure to the attention of the Dentist, Dental Director, and Chief Medical Officer.Assist chairside during treatment procedures and anticipates and/or modifies the sequence of the instrumentation as needed.Pours Impressions for models, model trimming, fabricates mouth guards.Instruct patients on customized and appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.Provide post-op instructions following dental treatment procedures as needed.Schedule next visit appointment for patients in the EDR following designated scheduling criteria.Perform disinfection, wrapping, sterilization and re-circulation of instrument cassettes.Perform dental treatment room disinfection and places appropriate barriers.Help maintain the dental office infection control to meet or exceed OSHA, CDC and ADA guidelines and standards.

•assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures•taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)•Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse•Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment•Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment•Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)•Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)•Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)•Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer•Communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies)•Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery

• Provide exemplary customer service• Build and maintain excellent customer relationships• Answer incoming calls from customers• Professionally process all communications in a timely manner• Interface with engineers, technicians, and other technical resources to resolve customer issues• Proactively seek solutions to meet customer requirements• Increase customer awareness of Continuant’s resources for voice and data technology• Follow-up with customers by telephone and email• Process work orders and service requests for customers, clients, and business partners• Assist the Account Managers with maintaining their customers