Dental Assistant - Pediatric Dentistry

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

20h

About The Position

The College of Dentistry, Pediatric Department is seeking a motivated and compassionate professional to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide hands-on support to dentists, dental students, and hygienists as they deliver exceptional care to pediatric and special needs patients. This position offers the opportunity to rotate through a variety of clinical setting providing broad clinical exposure and meaningful patient care experiences. Bring your skills to our collaborative pediatric team – Apply Today! For a full job description, please send an e-mail to [email protected]

Requirements

Successful completion of a CODA accredited dental assistance program or one-year full time equivalency in chairside assistant experience assisting in four-handed method of dentistry.
Must have a current certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners. (QDA)
Must possess current Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography. (QDA)
May require Expanded Functions (EF-1 and/or EF-2) based on specific needs assigned by provider.

Nice To Haves

Experience w/children.
Fluency in Spanish.
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Knowledge of dental assisting skills.
Certified Dental Assistant.

Responsibilities

Assist dentists and dental students with pediatric dentistry procedures ranging from examination to restorative and surgical treatment.
Dental assist doctors and students in the provision of oral health care to children with developmental disabilities.
Dental assist with oral sedations of pediatric patients including the use of nitrous oxide analgesia.
Explain/demonstrate DAU concepts and principals to dental students.
Explain/demonstrate procedures & appropriate oral hygiene products to patients/parents.
Perform a pumice (rubber cup) prophylaxis for coronal surfaces.
Expose/process radiographs as requested.
Restock supplies.
Dental assist RDH as needed.
Under OSHA guidelines, prepare instruments for sterilizations and sterilize select instruments as required.
Perform routine daily maintenance of the dental equipment.
Explain clinical operation policies and procedures to students, faculty and newly employed dental assistants.
Set up trays and equipment for pediatric dentistry procedures.
Mix materials, pour impressions and trim models as requested.
Other duties as assigned.