Responsible for assisting dentists during examination and treatment of patients Maintains equipment supplies operatory areas and delivery of quality dental services Prepares patient sterilizes and disinfects instruments sets up instrument trays and prepares materials Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient Exposes dental diagnostic xrays Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts Pours trims and polishes study casts fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions cleans and polishes removable appliances and fabricates temporary restorations Assists dentists in management of medical and dental emergencies Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist Records treatment information in patient records Applies protective coating of fluoride to teeth May schedule appointments prepare bills and receive payment for dental services complete insurance forms and maintain clerical records Performs other related duties as assigned
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