Dental Aide - Department Of Public Health

Job Description
Under supervision, assists a dentist during the examination and treatment of dental patients by preparing and arranging dental instruments and equipment;
assists in oral surgical procedures;
makes entries on examination and treatment, records;
takes and develops dental X-rays;
and performs related duties as required.
Requires responsibility for:
Posting and maintaining patient records of dental examinations and treatments;
keeping statistics on number and type of patients requiring treatment. Nature of work requires sustained moderate physical effort and manual dexterity.
Examples of Important and Essential Duties:
The essential functions of a 2202 Dental Aide include, but are not limited to:
Makes appointments for patients;
keeps records of patients admitted, results ofexaminations, dental work performed, number of patients seen.
Prepares and arranges dental instruments, equipment and accessories on trays ready for use;
sterilizes and maintains dental instruments and equipment;
keeps a sufficient amount of dental supplies available;
mixes and maintains supplies of sterilizing and other solutions.
Provides chairside assistance to dental providers in all phases of clinical dentistry including oral surgery, pediatrics, and other procedures.
Takes and develops dental X-rays;
cleans and prepares X-ray machine;
mounts X-ray film;
mixes and maintains supplies of developing and fixing solutions.
Types communications, monthly and annual reports, budget requests for dental supplies and equipment;
keeps office and equipment in neat, clean, and sanitary condition.
Provides preventative services including coronal polishing, topical fluoride application, and oral health education.
The 2202 Dental Aide performs other related duties as assigned/required.