Pediatric Dental Assistant
SALT Dental Partners
Glenwood Springs, colorado
Position Summary: This position is part of the pediatric dental team. It see patients, cleans teeth, charts appointments, takes x-rays and provides general dental care for children and teens.
Expected Contributions:
- Provide exceptional dental care for our patients
- Be courteous and polite with patients, their families and fellow team members.
- Follow all OSHA and HIPPA regulations
- Be on time and at all scheduled shifts
Essential Functions:
- Interacting directly with patients, the doctors other dental staff and other office and dental staff
- Educating parents/patients about dental health, oral hygiene and recommended treatment. *Cleaning/polishing teeth (prophylaxis)
- Applying topical fluoride varnish (pediatric)
- Digital charting and documentation
- Taking digital radio graphs
- Using various types of dental equipment ...