CDA
Core
Assist pediatric dentists with examinations, treatments, and procedures for children.
Role type
Pediatric dental assistant
Builds
Patient care services for children
Domain
Healthcare / Dentistry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pediatric dental assisting, X-ray certification, CPR/BLS certification, English-Spanish bilingual skills
Preferred skills
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) or Expanded Functions Preventive Dental Assistant (EFPDA) certification
Technologies
Radiography equipment
Responsibilities
Assist pediatric dentists with examinations, treatments, and procedures; Take radiographs and other diagnostic records as permitted by Oregon regulations; Educate children and parents about oral hygiene and preventive dental care; Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation; Follow infection-control, sterilization, and safety protocols.