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Provide essential oral care education and maintain a safe environment as part of the dental practice. Responsibilities include patient assessments, dental cleanings, scaling and polishing, oral health education, diagnostic imaging, non-surgical periodontal therapy, fluoride treatments, oral cancer screenings, record keeping, infection control, instrument sterilization, appointment scheduling, collaboration with the dental team, and continuous education. The role requires clinical skill, precision, communication, empathy, professionalism, problem-solving, manual dexterity, attention to detail, and a commitment to ongoing education.