# Dental Assistant II, Per Diem Days, Summit, NJ

- **Company:** Atlantic Health System
- **Published:** May 1, 2026
- **Location:** On-site, New Jersey
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## About

Responsible for assisting dentists during examination and treatment of patients. Maintains equipment, supplies, operatory area(s), and delivery of quality dental services.

- Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, and prepares materials.
- Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient.
- Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays. Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Pours, trims, and polishes study casts, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary restorations.
- Assists dentists in management of medical and dental emergencies.
- Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs. Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
- Records treatment information in patient records.
- Applies protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
- May schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain clerical records.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

## Qualifications

Education:

- High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience, Licenses, and Certifications:

- CDA Experience Required.
- 2 years experience as a dental assistant highly preferred
- Dental Radiography Certificate required.
- Valid NJ Dental X-ray license
- Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board required.
- Must be registered as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) by State of New Jersey
- To provide a safe environment to our patients, we require that all candidates must be able to read, write and speak English.

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