The Dental Care Assistant job family consists of two levels of work which are distinguished by the depth and breadth of accountability and the expertise required to perform assigned duties. F This is the basic level where incumbents are assigned responsibilities for performing beginning level work, under close supervision, in a training status to build their skills in assisting in the care and treatment of patients and in providing instruction in preventive health care.
Ability is required to explain simple dental hygiene techniques.
This is the career level where incumbents will be assigned responsibilities at the full performance level, performing duties at all levels of complexity and may provide training or guidance to others in completing various dental care activities, including instructing parents, teachers, and children in the prevention and control of dental disease. Ability is required to arrange and operate visual aids.