(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Dental Assistants
Job Description
Assist dentist, set up patient and equipment, and keep records.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Prepare patient, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures. |
96
|
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays. |
96
|
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist. |
96
|
Pour, trim, and polish study casts. |
92
|
Record treatment information in patient records. |
92
|
Assist dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies. |
91
|
Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. |
86
|
Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory. |
80
|
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients. |
78
|
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs. |
74
|
Clean and polish removable appliances. |
67
|
Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer. |
66
|
Fabricate temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions. |
66
|
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth. |
31
|
Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients, such as retainers, wires, and bands. |
30
|
Clean teeth, using dental instruments. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
68
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
64
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
63
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
62
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
62
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
62
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
60
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
60
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
56
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
55
|
Getting Information
|
53
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
52
|
Processing Information
|
49
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
49
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
44
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
44
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
43
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
43
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
42
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
42
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
42
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
41
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
41
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
41
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
40
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
40
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
40
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
40
|
Thinking Creatively
|
39
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
38
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
37
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
36
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
36
|
Interacting With Computers
|
36
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
34
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
33
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
30
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
30
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
28
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
17
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
13
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|