Registered Dental Assistant at Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry

Description

Knoxville Pediatric Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our caring team at our Tazewell Pike office!

As the first smile our patients see, you’ll play a vital role in creating a welcoming environment for children and families. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven practice and values making a difference in every child's dental experience.

Learn more at KP Dentistry Website 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing patients for dental work.
• Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
• Assisting Dentist with procedures when necessary.
• Recording treatment information in patient records.
• Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
• Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
• Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
• Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory.
• Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) 
• Paid holidays 
• Paid time off 

Join our team and be part of a practice dedicated to excellence in Pediatric Dental care. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, apply today! 

Requirements

• At least 1 year of dental assisting experience is preferred 
• be self-motivated, organized, and have a positive attitude
• Have basic understanding of dental terminology
• Have excellent communication and written skills
• Work well with patients and team
• Have a high-level customer service