Pediatric Dental Assistant

SUMMARY:

Tennessee Smiles is looking to hire a Dental Assistant who is excited about a fun and rewarding career in the Pediatric Dental field.

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.

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• 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.

• 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.

We offer a fun and fast-paced work environment with flexible work hours, competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.

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