Certified Pediatric Dental Assistant

The JOY FM; North Augusta (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The JOY FM is seeking a full-time certified dental assistant to join a busy pediatric dental office. You will take digital radiographs, perform prophy and fluoride treatments, and help children feel comfortable before, during, and after dental procedures.

You will teach oral hygiene to children and parents, explain treatment plans, provide pre- and post-procedure instructions, assist with four-handed restorations, and sterilize instruments to maintain a sterile environment.

Qualifications

• Must be personable, energetic and excellent with children.
• Only Certified Dental Assistants need to apply.

Responsibilities

• Take digital dental radiographs.
• Perform prophy and fluoride treatments for children.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
• Teach patients and parents appropriate oral hygiene strategies.
• Explain treatment plans to parents.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure instructions to parents.
• Perform 4-handed chair-side restorative assisting.
• Sterilize instruments.

Skills

Certified Dental Assistant

Pediatric care

Education

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Tools

Digital radiography

Sterilization techniques

Job description

Description

Fulltime certified dental assistant position available with a busy pediatric dental office. Duties include taking digital dental radiographs and performing prophy and fluoride treatments on children, helping patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment, teaching patients and parents appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health, explaining treatment plan to parents, providing pre- and post-procedure instructions to parents, and 4-handed chair-side restorative assisting, and sterilizing instruments.

Qualifications

Must be personable, energetic, excellent with children, and a dynamic team player. Only Certified Dental Assistants need to apply.

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