What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant - Joplin Children’s Dentistry position at Lumio Dental?
Pediatric Dental Assistant - Joplin Children’s Dentistry
Lumio Dental - Apply today, and we’ll light the way!
We're a dental partnership organization dedicated to preserving the integrity of private practice. We currently serve patients in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Looking for a dental home that values you, your time, and your future? We're happy you found us!
Our Ideal Pediatric Dental Assistant
YOU! Whether you have experience or are a new student looking for your first opportunity, Lumio has a place for YOU. Our ideal Pediatric Dental Assistant is warm and friendly to patients of all ages, is comfortable being shoulder-to-shoulder with doctors, and delivers exceptional chairside care for our pediatric patients.
A day in the life of a Pediatric Dental Assistant
- Expose digital diagnostic X-Rays
- Record clinical findings and treatment information in patient records
- Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
- Clean teeth, using dental instruments including toothbrush and prophy cup
- Apply fluoride varnish, Sealants, and SDF
- Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
- Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
- Assist in consults and treatment of tongue and lip ties on infants and children
- Assist chairside with nitrous while utilizing behavior guidance techniques
- Assist chairside during IV Sedation
- Assist in the hospital for general anesthesia surgery cases
- Maintain a daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedule
- Cement stainless steel crowns, and space maintainers**
- Fill and finish restorations**
Competitive Salary & More
- Benefit options included, but are not limited to, health, vision, dental, life, 401K, and MORE!
- Lumio company culture is caring and fun! You will love the feel and experience! Apply today and learn more!
