London Women's Care is dedicated to delivering high-quality, comprehensive healthcare for every member of your family. From newborns to seniors, our skilled providers offer a wide range of specialties, including Primary Care, OBGYN, Pediatrics, Dentistry, and Behavioral Health.

Under the general supervision of a Dentist in a clinical setting, the Dental Assistant will work with the dentist in providing dental treatment for patients.

• Assists in the provision of high-quality care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care for dental assistants.


• Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment; prepares the operatory for the patient visit.


• Seats patient in chair and explains procedures to be performed; collects and records patient health histories.


• Drapes patient with protective linens and sets up instrument tray containing instruments, suction, gauze and other required supplies.


• Prepares dental materials—cements, amalgams, composites, impression materials, etc.


• Takes and prepares radiographs using conventional or digital technology and following proper radiation safety precautions.


• Assists with dental charting as appropriate.


• Assists in the prevention and management of dental emergencies.


• Manages the patient during dental procedures.


• Provides active chairside assistance; transfers instruments as appropriate for four-handed dentistry; anticipates the dentist’s needs.


• Takes impressions for study casts, athletic mouth guards and custom tray.  Performs laboratory procedures neatly and efficiently.  Pours models with no bubbles, properly trim models, polish dental prostheses, make vac-u-press forms.


• At the conclusion of the procedure, assists patient, clears work site of instruments and other materials; follows proper infection control protocols and prepares the operatory for the next patient.


• Monitors and documents the flow of laboratory cases; maintains lab facility.


• Scans reception room for patients and helps to manage patient flow.


• Maintains and inventories dental supplies and lets manager know to reorders as necessary; tracks and verifies invoices if assigned by manager.


• Cleans and sterilizes all instruments; helps to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and ADA standards.


• Participates in the ongoing evaluation of Dental Program operations to assure the delivery of high-quality services that support the financial sustainability of the program.


• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities for Certified Dental Assistants:

• Polish the patient’s teeth to remove stains and soft deposits with Coronial Polishing Certification.


• Apply topical fluoride and varnishes.


• Apply pit and fissure sealants.


• Remove surgical sutures.


• Pre-select orthodontic bands.


• Place and remove orthodontic bands.


• Adapt temporary crowns.


• Place topical medications.


• Remove excess cement from fabricated restoration and orthodontic bands.


• Demonstrate and embody the Women’s Care mission and core values.


• Compliance with all HIPAA rules, regulations, and guidelines.


• Other duties as assigned.