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Q -- TWO DENTAL ASSISTANTS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOL 99Q7003 DUE 092398 POC Contact, Mark McInnis, 310/363-0285/Contracting Officer, Kenneth D. Clemens, 310/363-5088 Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bid, proposals, or quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The contractor shall provide two qualified dental assistants who will be responsible for providing assistance to the dentist at the LAAFB dental clinic. The assistants will receive and prepare patients for dental treatment, prepare materials and equipment for use by the dentist, assist dentist at chairside or bedside in the treatment of patients, taking dental radiographs and maintaining records related to appointments, examinations, treatment and supplies. The assistants may work in general dentistry or in a specialized field of dentistry such as prosthodontics or oral surgery. A dental assistant may perform such basic supportive dental procedures of the following under the general supervision of a licensed dentist: (1) Extra-oral duties or functions specified by the supervising dentist, and (2) Operation of dental radiographic equipment for the purpose of oral radiography if the dental assistant has complied with the requirements of Section 1656 of the code. A dental assistant may perform such basic supportive dental procedures as the following under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist when done so pursuant to the order, control and full professional responsibility of the supervising dentist and will be checked and approved by the supervising dentist prior to dismissal of the patient from the office of said dentist: (1) Take impressions for diagnostic and opposing models, (2) Apply non-aerosol and non-caustic topical agents, (3) Remove post-extraction and periodontal dressings, (4) Placement of elastic orthodontic separators, (5) Remove orthodontic separators, (6) Assist in the administration of nitrous oxide analgesia or sedation; however, a dental assistant shall not start the administration of the gases and shall not adjust the flow of the gases unless instructed to do so by the dentist who shall be present at the patient's chairside at the implementation of their instructions. This regulation shall not be constructed to prevent any person from taking appropriate action in the event of a medical emergency, (7) Hold anterior matrices, (8) Remove sutures, (9) Take intra-oral measurements for orhtodontic procedures, (10) Seat adjusted retainers or headgears, including appropriate instructions, (11) Check for loose bands, (12) Remove arch wires, (13) Remove ligature ties, (14) Apply topical fluoride, after scaling and polishing by the supervision dentist r a registered dental hygienist, (15) Place and remove rubber dams, and (16) Place, wedge and remove matrices. The two assistants will be hired by the LAAFB dental clinic for the period of October 1, 1998 through March 31, 1999. The hours of performance are 0645-1600 hours with a lunch break from 1145-1300 hours. Thecontractor shall provide and maintain uniforms for the assigned personnel. The required uniform is medical whites (slacks and shirts) and white hospital shoes (water resistant). Protective equipment will be provided. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Call or fax bids, including the solicitation number (99Q7003) to Mark McInnis at 310-363-0285 (phone) or 310-363-2463 (fax). Bids are due by COB Thursday September 23. Estimated award date is 1600 on the 25th of September.***** Posted 09/16/98 (W-SN250570). (0259)

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