Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) at Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry

Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry•Sevierville, TN

4d•$20 - $22

About The Position

At Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry, we believe every child deserves a positive dental experience—and it starts with a team that truly cares. We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic, skilled Registered Dental Assistant who loves working with kids and wants to make a lasting impact on their oral health and confidence. Website: Knoxville Peds Join our team and be part of a practice dedicated to excellence in Pediatric care. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, apply today!

Requirements

At least 1 year of dental assisting experience is preferred
be self-motivated, organized, and have a positive attitude
Have basic understanding of dental terminology
Have excellent communication and written skills
Work well with patients and team
Have a high-level customer service

Responsibilities

Preparing patients for dental work.
Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
Assisting Dentist with procedures when necessary.
Recording treatment information in patient records.
Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory.
Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.