Takes patient medical and dental history. Determines patient eligibility for public health dental services. Cleans and sterilizes dental exam equipment, instruments and tray set up for dentist. Prepares dental trays, instruments and materials for dentist, Sterilizes dental tools and equipment. Prepares bio-hazardous and sharps waste for proper disposal.
Assists dentist by evacuating saliva and debris from patient's mouth.
Performs dental x-rays. Exposes, develops and mounts x-rays. Maintains cleanliness of dark room. Orders supplies and inventory. Maintains record of dental services provided.