Licensed Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

Company: Aspen Dental
Location: Findlay
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

At Aspen Dental, we believe in doing just about anything to make our patients smile. Our practices are committed to treating patients with the compassion and respect they deserve. Together, w e're making dentistry better, a llowing more people to access dental care that works with their lives . Salary: $ 23 - $ 25 / hour Benefits of bein g part of the AspenOne Team

• Flexibility - n o late nights; limited Saturdays
• Paid time off and holidays
• Health, Vision, and 401(k) savings plan
• Career advancement - we promote from within How You'll Make a Difference As a Licensed Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions , you will help support the clinical needs of the practice's patients and doctors. You will have the support and training you need to maximize your career potential and help make a difference in your community one smile at a time.
  • Assist during a variety of treatment pro cedures
  • Take dental X-rays
  • Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
  • Manages patient flow for the practice
  • Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
    • Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health
    • Place nonmetallic restorative materials, including direct-bonded restorative materials
    • Completes denture soft relines and manufactures temporary crowns
    • Perform quality impressions and bite registrations
    • Perform digital intraoral scans and understands clear aligner process
      • Application of pit and fissure sealants
      • Application of disclosing solutions
      • Perform coronal polishing
      • Supports patient charting for Doctors at a proficient level; ability to train on proper charting practices and doctor preferences
      • Ability to train others to execute patient handoffs and how to monitor patient flow within the practice
        • Collaborate with practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction
        • Provides direction and support to the dental assistant team throughout the day How You'll Succeed
          • Ready to be part of a patient -centric team
          • Have an eagerness to learn and grow
          • Have your h igh school diploma or equivalent
          • DANB Certified Assistant (CDA) or Cert ified Ohio Dental Assistant (CODA) who is certified by Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB) to perform coronal polishing
          • Certified EFDA by Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB)
            • Current CPR certification and other required certifications and registrations as required by Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB) to maintain licensure
            • Maintains and updates annual CE requirements as specified by the state Salary: $ 23 - $ 25 / hour

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