Assist Dentist in Dental Faculty Clinic-Chairside assisting using four-handed dentistry in the Dental Faculty Associates Clinic. Seat, prepare and position patients for treatment to facilitate four-handed dentistry. Set up prior to treatment and anticipate faculty dentist's needs for each procedure during treatment.
Take impressions, pour and trim dental casts, fabricate custom impression trays. - Scan patient with intraoral scanner -Take digital radiographs, including CBCT, according to standard procedures or specific instructions. -Use an electronic health record for clinical activities. Assist with patient management during treatment, minimizing patient discomfort and anxiety. -Render medical assistance in emergencies. -Coordinate the proper maintenance and set-up of dental equipment and operatory. Prepare and maintain dental instruments, including assembly, and sterilization. -Order, stock and organize operatory supplies. -Coordinate laboratory cases for faculty. -Overtime as required for completion of patient care with little or no notice. -Follow current infection control standards pertaining to OSHA guidelines and HIPAA. -Maintenance of CEREC equipment
Other duties as assigned.