Job Description - Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. - Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient. - Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests. - Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments. - Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth. - Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts. - Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances. - Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining cpr certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory. - Educates pa

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