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Pediatric Dental Assistant-Tennessee Smiles at Tennessee Smiles – Knoxville, Tennessee

Tennessee Smiles
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37922, United States
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About This Position

SUMMARY:

Tennessee Smiles is looking to hire a Dental Assistant who is excited about a fun and rewarding career in the Pediatric Dental field!

WHO WE ARE:

At Tennessee Smiles we strive to make every visit a fun and positive experience and to build self-confidence in each and every one of our patients. As a dual service dental practice, we are in a unique position to serve your family's dental and orthodontic needs. Excellent oral health is vital for a child’s development, and Drs. Mark Britton, Darryl Phillips, and Jim Hollingsworth are here to help every step of the way.

Visit our website: https://www.tnsmile.com/ to learn more.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  • Someone who graduated from an accredited dental assisting program.
  • A great communicator that wants to make a difference in our patients’ care.
  • Someone who thrives in a busy environment and is a team player.
  • Eagerness to learn and provide extraordinary care to our patients.

    • RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist the dentist during generalized pediatric dental procedures, including general anesthesia.
  • Clean the patient’s teeth.
  • Fluoride application
  • Take, expose and develop digital radiographs (bitewings, panoramic).
  • Provide hygiene and diet education.
  • Take impressions.
  • Schedule follow-up exams.
  • Review schedule to make sure appointments are scheduled appropriately.
  • Set-up and tear down dental chairs and operatory rooms.
  • Parents consults-discuss treatment plans.
  • Clean and sterilize instruments.
  • Lab work.
  • Restock supplies in rooms and sterilization area.
  • Infection control & maintenance of OSHA guidelines.
  • Participate in marketing endeavors
  • Write letters to be sent to referrals.

    • We offer a fun and fast-paced work environment with flexible work hours, competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.


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    Job Location

    Knoxville, Tennessee, 37922, United States

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