Pediatric Dental Assistant

A pediatric dental assistant provides specialized, patient-focused care to children, assisting dentists with checkups, fillings, and sealants while reducing anxiety through comfort techniques. They prepare exam rooms, take X-rays, educate young patients on oral hygiene, and manage behavior during procedures, ensuring a positive, comfortable, and safe experience for infants, children, and teenagers.

Key Responsibilities and Duties Clinical Assistance:

Preparing, cleaning, and sterilizing dental instruments and treatment rooms.

Chairside Support:

Passing instruments and supporting the dentist during cleanings, fillings, sealants, and X-rays.

Patient Management:

Calming anxious children, explaining procedures using simple language, and guiding them through visits to create a fun, safe atmosphere.

Oral Health Education:

Teaching children and parents proper brushing, flossing, and nutritional habits.

Administrative Tasks:

Updating patient dental records, scheduling appointments, and managing billing/coding on Dentrix Software.

Preventive Care:

Applying sealants, fluoride treatments

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $21.00 per hour Expected hours: 24 - 34 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off

Experience:

Dental assisting: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Certified Dental Assistant (Preferred) X-Ray Certification (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Yorktown, VA 23692 (Required)

Work Location:

In person