Job Description:
This is routine, non-professional work in assisting a dentist at chairside during the examination and treatment of patients and in related dental clinic work.
An employee in this class is responsible for assisting in a dental clinic by maintaining records and dental equipment and supplies; scheduling and maintaining appointment lists; performing clerical duties; performing minor dental laboratory procedures, such as assisting in the construction of dentures and models of the teeth and mouth; managing housekeeping details; and performing other minor dental laboratory procedures which can be learned through experience on the job. An employee in this class may be required to take and process patient dental x-rays. Employees work under the close supervision of a dentist and work is carefully reviewed in process and upon completion.
Meet the minimum experience and training required for the job: Graduation from high school and one year of experience in a dental office or clinic;
OR
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
- CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: An employee in this class who is performing radiologic (x-ray) procedures in a dental office or clinic will be required to take and pass the Pennsylvania Auxiliary Radiologic Procedures Examination as required by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.
Pennsylvania residency requirement waived.
Job Description:
This is technical work in performing dental prophylaxis and providing general assistance to dentists.
An employee in this class participates in institution dental clinic services by performing dental prophylaxis, giving instruction in the care and brushing of teeth, and assisting dentists performing professional services for patients. Work is performed under the supervision of a dentist in accordance with accepted practices and established rules and regulations of the institutions and department and is reviewed through observation, evaluation of results obtained, and periodic reports.
Necessary Requirements:
Possession of a license to practice as a dental hygienist as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.
Pennsylvania residency requirement waived.
Job Description: An employee in this class performs responsible professional dental work in the examination, treatment and complete dental care of patients, clients or inmates in a dental clinic. Work may include the supervision of a dental clinic and its subordinate nonprofessional staff. Work may also include the coordination of on-site contractual dental services. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level dentist, medical or administrative supervisor.
Minimum Experience & Training: Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.