EQUIPMENT USED:  EagleSoft computer software, autoclave, dental equipment

DENTAL TREATMENT:

• Expanded duties as licensed by the board of professional regulations for certified dental assistant

• Will polish clinical crowns of teeth

• Will apply topical fluoride gels and varnish

• Will place temporary restorations and sealants

• Will remove sutures

• Will fabricate temporary crowns, pack cord and cement temporary crowns

FOUR HANDED DENTAL TECHNIQUE

• Will review medical history with the patient/guardian and take blood pressure

• Will complete the signs and symptoms and objective data of the SOAP notes and write up in the computer notes

• Will use proper barrier techniques

• Will pass instruments while correctly retracting tongue and/or cheek and while suctioning

• Will coordinate assisting methods, activities and actions with dentist’s actions

• Will adjust equipment and light source as needed by dentist

• Will mix restorative materials and cements

PROPER OPERATORY SETUP

• Will ensure instruments and equipment are out and in place before patient arrives

• Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds

RADIOGRAPHS:

• Will maintain radiographic certification as licensed by the Board of Professional Regulations

• Will use ScanX phosphoric plates and EagleSoft software

STERILIZATION:

• Will properly clean and sterilize instruments following dental clinic procedures

• Will clean autoclave and clean the disinfect counters and environmental surfaces

SKILLS/EDUCATION NEEDED:

• FL Dental Radiology Certificate

• FL Dental Expanded Duty Certificate

• FL driver’s license

• FLCurrent/active CPR certificate

• Must have a working knowledge of standard dental procedures,, techniques and material used in the dental clinic

• Must have a working knowledge of OSHA standards, dental infection control and hazardous dental materials

• Must have a positive, helpful attitude toward dental director, dentist, students, staff, patients and their families

• Must have the ability to enter information into EagleSoft electronic oral health record

• Must have ability to enter information into EagleSoft electronic oral health record

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) – highly preferred

• Pediatric Experience – highly preferred