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Dental Assistants

Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.

Tasks
16 tasks14 core, 2 supplemental
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Healthcare SupportOne of its 20 occupations
Code
31-9091.00SOC 2018: 31-9091

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14 core tasks and 2 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.Core taskTask 550Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2021
  2. Task 2. Record treatment information in patient records.Core taskTask 552Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2021
  3. Task 3. Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.Core taskTask 555Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2021
  4. Task 4. Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.Core taskTask 18552Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2021
  5. Task 5. Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.Core taskTask 551Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2021
  6. Task 6. Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.Core taskTask 554Rated by 61 people who do the job, August 2021
  7. Task 7. Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.Core taskTask 557Rated by 61 people who do the job, August 2021
  8. Task 8. Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.Core taskTask 553Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2021
  9. Task 9. Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.Core taskTask 561Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2021
  10. Task 10. Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer.Core taskTask 563Rated by 61 people who do the job, August 2021
  11. Task 11. Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.Core taskTask 558Rated by 61 people who do the job, August 2021
  12. Task 12. Pour, trim, and polish study casts.Core taskTask 556Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2021
  13. Task 13. Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.Core taskTask 562Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2021
  14. Task 14. Clean and polish removable appliances.Core taskTask 559Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2021
  15. Task 15. Clean teeth, using dental instruments.Supplemental taskTask 560Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2021
  16. Task 16. Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients, such as retainers, wires, or bands.Supplemental taskTask 18553Rated by 61 people who do the job, August 2021

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 31-9091
  3. License
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  4. Changed by us
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