- Complete patient information on the dental record including medical and dental histories, vital signs, and tooth charting annotations.
- Assist with or perform and analyze an extra/intraoral examination and record findings.
- Expose, process and mount dental radiographs using both traditional and digital techniques.
- Take occlusal records and preliminary impressions and prepare study casts.
- Manage infection control and hazard communication protocol consistent with published guidelines.
- Apply current concepts of four handed dentistry for all chairside procedures including preparing tray setups, maintaining treatment area, and providing pre and post-operative instructions to the patient.
- Perform or assist with the performance of the following clinical procedures: coronal polishing, the application of topical anesthetic, dental dam, fluoride agents and occlusal sealants.
- Provide patient preventive education and oral hygiene instruction.
- Assist in the management of medical emergencies.
- Apply and manipulate chairside and laboratory dental materials.
- Demonstrate basic computer skills including word processing, email and the use of the Internet.
- Use various electronic record software to support dental practice management.
- Function at entry level in dual role as clinical and administrative dental assistant.
- Produce and present clear and well organized writing that responds appropriately to an assignment using standard American English.
- Produce clear and well organized oral reports that respond appropriately to an assignment using standard American English.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving abilities in order to be able to adapt to different patient conditions.
- Evaluate the evidence and data relevant to a topic of inquiry and draw conclusions from source materials.
- Effectively communicate with patients, family members and other members of the healthcare team.
- Exhibit professional conduct including reliability, responsibility, honesty and ethical behavior.
- Utilize various resources to earn continuing education credits in order to maintain credentials and continue their life long learning.
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