Rda
Current- Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.- Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.- Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.- Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.- Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.- Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.- Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.- Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining cpr certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.- Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.- Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.- Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.- Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.- Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.