Hygiene Assistant

Dental Assistant

Assist Hygienist, set up equipment, prepare patient for hygiene treatment and keep records

Essential Functions

Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist/hygienist during dental procedures.

Record treatment information in patient records.

Expose dental diagnostic x-rays. Is responsible for x-ray sensor care and guidelines.

Coronal polish all surfaces of the teeth efficiently to assist the Hygienist during the patient's preventative and/or periodontal visit.

Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.

Assist Hygienist in management of medical or dental emergencies.

Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by Hygienist.

Make post-operative calls to patients.

Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.

Order and monitor dental supplie...