Assistant, Dental Health West IncAssistant, DentalGarden City, UTJob Summary: The Dental Assistant performs duties such as: prepare the patient for treatment, assist the dentist in performing their treatment to the patient in all types of clinical care, prepare materials and equipment for treatment and have them ready for the dentists use, take x-rays and assist the dentist in laboratory work. Promotes an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating good oral hygiene, questioning patients to ascertain home care status, instructing patients in techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol.