Pediatric Dental Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our growing, group practice. As a Pediatric Dental Assistant at Commonwealth Dentistry, you will have the opportunity to work with a staff that goes above and beyond to support each other and deliver an unsurpassed dental experience for our patients. The duties of a dental assistant are among the most comprehensive and varied in the dental office, requiring both interpersonal and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Take and develop dental radiographs (x‑rays)
• Ask about the patient's medical history and take blood pressure and pulse
• Serve as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
• Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling)
• Take impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
• Help provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics and pediatric dentistry
• Complete instrument cleaning & sterilization and post‑op sanitization of treatment rooms
• Prepare dental materials and equipment as needed for the scheduled treatment
• Complete dental charting
• Other duties may be assigned

Requirements

• Dental assisting experience: 1 year (required)
• License/Certification: X‑Ray Certification (required)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance