Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. As a senior dental assistant, under the direction and supervision of a licensed dentist, you will perform a variety oftasks, including: utilizing dental software at the front desk, greet and schedule patients; administer topical anesthetics, retract lips, cheeks, and tongue, and irrigate and evacuate debris. Place and remove cotton rolls, and excess cement.

Instruct patients in oral hygiene. Fabricate temporary crowns, organize instruments and prepare the operatory for dental procedures. Take and record patient case history, prepare patients for dental work. Feeling and visuallyexamine gums for signs of disease. Advise the dentist of any further analysis needed. Ensure properstorage, packaging, and collection of biohazard infectious waste. Monitor sterilization procedures in accordance withestablished standards.

Requirements:

High School + 2 years of experience as aDental Assistant, Dental Surgeon or Dentist.