Dental Assistants

Description

Assist dentist, set up patient and equipment, and keep records.

Category

Health

SOC Code

31-9091

Job Tasks

High risk job tasks associated with this job:

• Generate latex dust using latex products
• Handle agents that cause allergic contact dermatitis or contact urticaria
• Handle medical needles or surgical instruments
• Manufacture or use mercury dental amalgams
• Use dental acrylate compounds
• Work in mouths of patients