Pediatric Dental Assistant
Core
Assists dentists in clinical procedures, provides patient comfort, and manages infection control and sterilization in a pediatric dental practice.
Role type
Pediatric dental assistant
Builds
Patient care and clinical support for pediatric dental treatments
Domain
Healthcare / Dentistry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Chairside assisting, dental radiography, infection control protocols, instrument sterilization, patient education, oral hygiene instruction, impression taking, operatory setup, dental software proficiency, OSHA compliance
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Dental software, Microsoft Suite
Responsibilities
Assists dentist in patient treatment procedures, takes and develops dental radiographs, records medical history and vital signs, sterilizes instruments and equipment, teaches patients oral hygiene strategies, prepares patients for and provides post-treatment instructions, maintains facility hygiene and safety regulations
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC