Pediatric Dental Assistant at Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Key Skills for This Role
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Key Responsibilities:
- Creating a friendly atmosphere for dental procedures, helping them feel comfortable and at ease.
- Educate children and parents about proper oral hygiene practices, including brushing, flossing, and dietary habits.
- Assist the dentist during examinations, treatments, and procedures by providing the necessary instruments and materials, ensuring compliance with infection control for a safe and sterile environment.
- Coronal Polish and take digital dental x-rays, ensuring proper positioning and image quality.
- Collaborate with the dental team to develop effective treatment plans for patients.
- What it's like to work at Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
- Work-Life-Culture: We firmly believe work should be a place you enjoy coming into each morning and we strive to create community within our practice! From team lunches to themed dress up days, and even jumping into staring in an Instagram reel, there are many opportunities for engagement. Some of our current available activities include book club, vision board planning, craft nights, pickle-ball, happy hour, etc.
- Additional Benefits of the work-life-culture we provide:
- A 4 day work week; No nights or weekends!
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Doctors and Leadership that value and care for their team
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Access to advanced orthodontic training and technology
- A beautiful and modern working environment
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a dental assistant program is preferred.
- Coronal Polish Certification and DANB x-ray certification (or in process of completing – certification expected within 6 months of hire)
- Experience working in a pediatric dental setting is a plus but not required.
- Excellent communication skills, especially when interacting with children and parents.
- Empathy, patience, and a genuine interest in helping young patients have positive dental experiences.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to a positive work environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Together as a team, we created what we are looking for in our ideal candidate with "The 5 Pillars of a Team Player." If you exemplify the following pillars, we would love you to join our team!
- Positive Energy
- Team Oriented
- Committed
- Great Communicator
- Coachable
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a dental assistant program is preferred.
- Experience working in a pediatric dental setting is a plus but not required.
About Specialty Dental Brands
Private dental support organization serving pediatric dentists, orthodontists, and oral surgeons with business management services.
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