The department has an internal candidate for this position. Graduation from an accredited dental assistant course, including current certification and registration as a dental assistant are the minimum requirements. Experience in chairside assistance in four-handed dentistry including expanded functions as allowed under MN Dental Practices Act. Dental Assistants are involved in a full range of clinic procedures in various clinic programs for undergraduate students and post-graduate residents.
Assistants provide chairside and lab assistance to dental students, residents and faculty.
Must be skilled in principles and techniques of effective four-handed dentistry procedures. Provides instruction and guidance to dental assisting interns on a rotating basis. Attends scheduled seminars for in-service training and keeps current on assisting techniques. Assistant duties also include maintenance of clinic equipment and supplies. The University of Minnesota Twin Cities Job Center is located in 170 Donhowe Building at 319 15th Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455.