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Tasks & work activities — dental chairside assistant

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 31-9091.00 (Dental Assistants).

Task statements

  • [Core] Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
  • [Core] Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
  • [Core] Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
  • [Core] Record treatment information in patient records.
  • [Core] Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
  • [Core] Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
  • [Core] Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
  • [Core] Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
  • [Core] Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
  • [Core] Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
  • [Core] Clean and polish removable appliances.
  • [Core] Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
  • [Core] Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
  • [Core] Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer.
  • [Supplemental] Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients, such as retainers, wires, or bands.
  • [Supplemental] Clean teeth, using dental instruments.

Detailed work activities

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.
  • Clean medical equipment.
  • Explain technical medical information to patients.
  • Fit patients for assistive devices.
  • Interview patients to gather medical information.
  • Inventory medical supplies or equipment.
  • Maintain medical records.
  • Make patient-assistive devices or device models.
  • Operate medical equipment.
  • Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
  • Process medical billing information.
  • Record vital statistics or other health information.
  • Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
  • Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients.