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HOLGUIN & BRIGGS PA Dental Assistant in El Paso, Texas
Education: Vocational training - RDA
Experience:
- Previous experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinical setting is preferred.
- Previous experience with Dentrix is a PLUS, but not required.
Requirements:
- Valid RDA licensee
- Valid CPR
Duties:
- Assist during examinations and procedures, with four-handed dentistry techniques. Mix materials and cements, place rubber dam, suction, take dental impressions, fit space maintainers, take digital x-rays, etc.
- Prepare and maintain the treatment area, including sterilization of instruments and infection control protocols.
- Manage sedated patients.
- Manage dental and medical documentation and maintain accurate dental records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.