Dental Assistant

Lewisville-Kids-Dentistry; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company contributions

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free and discounted pediatric dental/​

Job summary

Lewisville Kids Dentistry in Lewisville, Texas, seeks a caring Pediatric Dental Assistant who takes pride in creating exceptional patient experiences while delivering high-quality dental care. The role involves four-handed dentistry, preparing for procedures, and performing routine hygiene appointments daily.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, instrument handoff, maintaining visualization, and handling cements and fillings.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Enjoys working with children and families.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Works well independently and in a team.
• Registered Dental Assistant with two years of experience preferred.
• Previous dental experience is helpful but attitude matters most.

Responsibilities

• Perform four-handed dentistry with the doctor for in-office treatment.
• Prepare for procedures and ensure efficient dentistry.
• Perform routine hygiene appointments daily.
• Review patient notes before procedures to know instruments needed.
• Assist chairside and hand instruments to the doctor.
• Retract and suction for access and visualization.
• Mix cements and handle filling materials.
• Assist the doctor in out-patient settings when under GA may be required.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Child-friendly

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Registered Dental Assistant

Education

Registered Dental Assistant license

Job description

At Lewisville Kids Dentistry, we provide exceptional specialized pediatric dental care and experiences that bring healthy, confident smiles to the faces of our patients and communities. This requires a team of highly skilled and creative people who are committed to teamwork, compassion, integrity, knowledge, gratitude, and fun! We value the unique skills, experiences, and perspectives every team member brings to the organization, and we are focused on ensuring our team members thrive both professionally and personally.

We currently have a career opportunity for a caring, purpose-driven Pediatric Dental Assistant who will take great pride in creating truly extraordinary patient experiences while delivering the highest quality dental care.

The Dental Assistant will perform four-handed dentistry with the doctor for all scheduled in-office treatment on patients varying in age, behavior, and restorative needs. The Dental Assistant will properly prepare for all procedures they will be assisting with to ensure efficient dentistry. The Dental Assistants will also perform routine hygiene appointments daily.

• Be prepared for each procedure by reviewing patient notes to know what procedures will be done and what instruments will be needed
• Assist chairside and demonstrate competency in all operative procedures including, but not limited to extractions, fillings, crowns, laser treatments, and taking impressions
• Hand correct instruments and supplies to the doctor
• Retract and suction to ensure adequate access and visualization for the doctor or for proper isolation of the field
• Properly mix cements and handle filling materials
• NOTE:Licensed Dental Assistants may be required to assist the doctor at an out-patient medical setting while the child is under general anesthesia
• Full-Time
  • Monday- Friday
• Full Benefits Package
• Location: Lewisville
• Competitive pay and growth opportunities
• 401K with company contributions
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off + Paid holidays
• Free and discounted pediatric dental and orthodontic treatments

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Someone who likes to work with children
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Organization and time management skills
• Works well independently and in a team environment
• Registered Dental Assistant with two years of experience preferred
• Previous dental experience would be helpful, but a great attitude and a strong work ethic are our first priorities.