- Receive patients and prepare them for necessary dental procedures
- Assist dentist with dental treatment and procedures
- Provide instruments and materials during oral examinations or treatments as directed
- Disinfect and sterilize instruments post treatment
- Implement standard decontamination procedures for infection control
- Process, mount and file dental X-rays
- Maintain and restock dental supplies
- Perform routine care and maintenance of dental equipment and instruments
- Make appointments for patients and keep records of patients' treatments
- Answer the telephone and carry out other office duties.