Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our team and support our pediatric dental practice. This role is essential in creating a positive and stress-free environment for our young patients while ensuring smooth operations across our 5+ practices in Brooklyn and Queens. We are looking for a patient-focused, detail-oriented individual who excels in working with children and collaborates effectively with a dental team to provide exceptional pediatric care.
Salary: $30,000-300,000
Key Responsibilities: - Assist the dentist during pediatric procedures, including cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatments, fillings, and extractions.
- Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing materials tailored for pediatric patients.
- Ensure a child-friendly environment by helping young patients feel comfortable and easing dental anxieties.
- Take and process dental radiographs (X-rays) with care and attention to young patients' comfort.
- Educate parents and children on proper oral hygiene, diet, and post-treatment care.
- Maintain accurate patient records, including documenting treatments and monitoring oral health progress.
- Support the application of space maintainers and other pediatric appliances as needed.
- Adhere to infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sterile environment.
- Stay updated on best practices and techniques in pediatric dentistry through continuing education.
Qualifications: - Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credentials or equivalent certification.
- X-ray certification and CPR certification preferred.
- Experience working with children in a dental or healthcare setting preferred.
- Proficiency in assisting with pediatric dental procedures and using child-friendly dental tools.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to connect with young patients and their families.
- Commitment to providing a caring and supportive environment for children.
Skills and Expertise - Chairside assisting for pediatric procedures
- Dental radiography and charting for young patients
- Infection control
- Instrument sterilization
- Dental radiography (X-rays)
- Sealant application assistance
- Behavioral management techniques
- Patient care and comfort
- Child-friendly approach
- Pediatric dental procedures and tools
- Child oral health and hygiene education
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