Responsible for assisting dentists during examination and treatment of patients. Maintains equipment, supplies, operatory area(s), 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 x-rays. 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.

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