ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY?
We want to train you to be a Dental Assistant!
Are you looking for a new opportunity or a career change Do you want to be part of a flourishing company? Then, contact us to be trained as a dental assistant at Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics!
Learn More & Apply via the form below!
The Growing Smiles Dental Assistant Curriculum
Growing Smiles is looking for dynamic, motivated and caring candidates to join our team. No experience in dentistry is necessary. We're looking for passionate people to be a part of an incredible office and who wish to pursue a rewarding career in Dentistry.
We are offering “in office training” by our Certified Dental Assistant, at no cost! You will get all of the foundational knowledge to be a valuable member of our team. Contact us today to get your jumpstart on a rewarding career at Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics.
Please send an email to Julie@GrowingSmilesPD.com with your resume and a brief description of yourself, or fill out the form below.
What Does a Dental Assistant Do?
Dental assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral health care and are valuable members of the dental care team. If you have strong communication skills, enjoy working with your hands as well as your mind and want a career with responsibility, dental assisting is for you.
The duties of a dental assistant are among the most comprehensive and varied in the dental office. The dental assistant performs many tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills.
Responsibilities may include:
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assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
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taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
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asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
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serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
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helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
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providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
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teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;
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taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
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performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer
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communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies)
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helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery
Career Advantages
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Variety: Dental assisting is a challenging and rewarding career, demanding versatility and a willingness to assume responsibility for many different tasks.
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Flexibility: Career options include both full-time and part-time positions.
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Excellent working conditions: Our office is an interesting, pleasant, and people-oriented environment. We truly are a work-family!
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Personal satisfaction: Dental assisting involves people contact, and with this personal interaction comes the personal satisfaction of knowing you've really helped someone by helping to provide a valuable health service.