Pediatric Dental Assistant-Tennessee Smiles
About The Position
Tennessee Smiles is looking to hire a Dental Assistant who is excited about a fun and rewarding career in the Pediatric Dental field. WHO WE ARE: At Tennessee Smiles we strive to make every visit a fun and positive experience and to build self-confidence in each and every one of our patients. As a dual service dental practice, we are in a unique position to serve your family's dental and orthodontic needs. Excellent oral health is vital for a child’s development, and Drs. Mark Britton, Darryl Phillips, Jim Hollingsworth and Andy Turner are here to help every step of the way. Visit our website: https://www.tnsmile.com/ [https://www.tnsmile.com/]to learn more. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Someone who graduated from an accredited dental assisting program. A great communicator that wants to make a difference in our patients’ care. Someone who thrives in a busy environment and is a team player. Eagerness to learn and provide extraordinary care to our patients.
Requirements
- Someone who graduated from an accredited dental assisting program.
- A great communicator that wants to make a difference in our patients’ care.
- Someone who thrives in a busy environment and is a team player.
- Eagerness to learn and provide extraordinary care to our patients.
Responsibilities
- Assist the dentist during generalized pediatric dental procedures, including general anesthesia.
- Clean the patient’s teeth.
- Fluoride application
- Take, expose and develop digital radiographs (bitewings, panoramic).
- Provide hygiene and diet education.
- Take impressions.
- Schedule follow-up exams.
- Review schedule to make sure appointments are scheduled appropriately.
- Set-up and tear down dental chairs and operatory rooms.
- Parents consults-discuss treatment plans.
- Clean and sterilize instruments.
- Lab work.
- Restock supplies in rooms and sterilization area.
- Infection control & maintenance of OSHA guidelines.
- Participate in marketing endeavors
- Write letters to be sent to referrals.
Benefits
- We offer a fun and fast-paced work environment with flexible work hours, competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
