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Dr Wray W Chaffin II
Dental Assistant
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What they do
A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.
$46,189 / year median in Virginia
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Full time position for a lead dental assistant. Job will include but not limited to Seating patients and updating medical information. Taking x rays Setting up rooms for treatment and assisting dentist in procedure. Cleaning of rooms and sterilization of instruments Keeping up with inventory /supplies Taking impressions Making acrylic denture trays /nightguards etc....