Dental Assistant - Fort Campbell, United States - Department Of Defense

    Department Of Defense
    Department Of Defense Fort Campbell, United States

    1 month ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Summary



    About the Position: This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.

    This is a Direct Hire Solicitation



    Duties

    • Perform inter-oral procedures as directed by the Dentist.
    • Take preliminary impressions for study models, remove sutures, place and remove rubber dams, perio-packs, matrix bands, and wedges.
    • Operate dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra-oral radiographs.
    • Prepare and arrange all instruments and materials needed for each treatment.
    • Obtain and record related medical history of patient, and route patient for medical tests and services when required.
    • Maintain dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.
    • Chart examination and treatment information as relayed by dentist to patient records.
    • Relay dentist's instructions to patient for post-treatment care.