Dental Assistant/registered Dental Assistant - Los Angeles, United States - Dillon Costantino Dental Partnership

Description

• Assist the dentists during dental procedures, including but not limited to fillings, crowns, extractions, implants, periodontal surgeries, and orthodontics.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments in accordance with the most stringent infection control guidelines
• Take and develop dental radiographs (xrays)
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and postoperative care instructions
• Perform dental laboratory procedures such fabricating and staining temporary restorations, 3D printing models and dental appliances, making bleaching trays, and pouring models
• Maintain accurate patient records and update medical history as necessary
• Assist with scheduling patient appointments and managing patient flow in the office
• Enter procedure codes into Asprodental software whenever treatment is planned by the doctor
• Provide support to the front office staff as needed

• Strong knowledge of dental assisting techniques, procedures, and terminology
• Proficient in using dental equipment and instruments; willing to learn new skills/new technologies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients of all ages
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Solid understanding of dental anatomy, oral health systems, and common dental conditions
• Familiarity with medical coding for dental procedures
• Ability to maintain strict infection control protocols to ensure patient safety

• Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program or previous work experience
• Current CPR certification
• Xray certification and coronal polishing preferred but not required

• High school or equivalent (required)

• Dental assisting: 1 year (preferred)

• X-Ray Certification (preferred)

• Los Angeles, CA required)