The duties include, but are not limited to:
CHAIR SIDE ASSISTANCE:
Assist dental students, residents and /or faculty at chair side as anticipated or required in all phases of dentistry utilizing techniques for 4 handed dentistry.
Place matrix bands & wedges; Keeps area of operation clear using high speed evacuator, suction tip and irrigation, retracts tissue, tongue and cheek
Maintains aseptic condition and stabilizes tissue in surgical procedures:
Itch, prime, bond for composite
CPD & FPO framework try-in
Cementation of crown & bridge
Place retraction cord
Assists with border molds
Implant Surgeries
Polish comal portion of the tooth
Place packing for dry socket
Hybrid dentures
Fabricate crowns and clean Provisionals after cementation
Follow all published guidelines regarding personal protective gear and clinical infection control protocol, i.e. Aware of the MSDS sheets handle and dispose of hazardous materials.
INSTRUMENTS AND INSTRUCTION:
Cleaning, packing, and maintaining instruments and equipment required, including sending to and retrieving from central sterilization as needed for daily production. Ensure all implant kits (surgical and restorative) are complete and in good working order. Prepares sterile trays for surgical procedures.
Exercises skill in motivating the patient to engage in preventive dental care practices by providing instruction, including demonstrations in brushing and flossing techniques, and explaining the common causes of tooth decay. Answers questions for a clear understanding of treatment.
LABORATORY DUTIES:
Laboratory duties include pouring prosthodontic models from impressions, cleaning and trimming models, boxing and waxing impressions; constructing custom impression trays, night guards, mouth guards, bleaching trays, polishing denture and prosthodontic appliances, and making bite rims. Take face bows and mount the cast with face bows to obtain proper occlusion for cast restorations and reline dentures with hard and soft materials.
RADIOGRAPHY:
Performs a full range of dental radiography work.
Operates dental x-ray equipment to include taking routine and specialized radiographs as requested.
Take panorex, periapical occlusal, lateral, jaw, and extra-oral radiographs as required.
Develops and mounts radiographs into the patient electronic recording Axium.
Communicates with the patient, explaining the purpose of the procedure and answering any concerns regarding dental radiographs.
FOLLOW-UP:
Charts findings into the software system as recorded by the dentist and updates medical health histories. Assist in appointing patients for follow-up care.
GUIDELINES:
Follow all published guidelines regarding personal protective gear and clinical infection control protocol established by federal, state, Augusta University, or Dental College of Georgia policies. This includes but is not limited to proper disposal of syringes, needles, and scalpel blades, proper handling of contaminated items, and proper disposal of hazardous materials.
Provide dental assisting services to as needed with Health Fairs both on campus and off campus. This may be assisting faculty with screenings or providing educational materials to participants, answering questions, and promoting the Dental College.
Follow the organization's incident reporting protocol in case of a medical emergency. Be prepared to perform certain procedures until professional help is available.
PREPARE:
Preparing the operator for treatment. Laying out correct instruments & specific materials as required for the procedure, setting up, and draping the patient, explaining to the patient the treatment procedures to be done, mixing material for impression & restoration, or assembling syringes for anesthesia. May require setting up an operator for surgery, ensuring all fields are appropriately draped, and creating a sterile environment. Assist in other specialty areas when needed, as the work schedule allows.
Provide dental assisting services to off-campus sites where dental education/ services are performed by the Dental College of Georgia/Augusta University as needed. This requires personal transportation to and from these sites with mileage reimbursement.
Required to work ADEX (CRDTS) and Mock boards, as well as other special board certification exercises, throughout the year as needed. This can involve weekend work.
OTHER: Perform other job duties as assigned by the Dental Assistant Team Supervisor.
