* Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials.* Performs procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act.* Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.* Readies patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.* Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.* Assembles instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area, positioning instruments for dentists access, suctioning, and passing instruments.* Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patients mouth.* Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies and pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.* Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations and cleaning and polishing removable appliances.* Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.* Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.* Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.* Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.* Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.* Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.