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Dental Works

Periodontal Assistant- Join our Smile Squad

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Prosthodontist diagnoses and treats problems of the teeth, gums, and mouth, and helps patients maintain oral health. They specialize in replacing missing teeth with fixtures such as bridges or dentures. May work as a general practitioner, handling a variety of patient needs, or specialize in dental care for children.

$275,400 / year median in Illinois

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Dental Works - Periodontal Dental Assistants perform their responsibilities as dental auxiliaries in accordance with the state Dental Practice Act. Experienced Assistants are responsible for maintaining excellent communication with our doctors and assisting them in all aspects of patient care. Our Assistants are trained to be experts in making our patients comfortable during treatment and providing our patients with an unparalleled customer experience. Experienced Assistants will receive additional training to learn new skills. In addition, Perfect Teeth has programs to provide the training in order for Assistants who are new to the field to master the necessary dental skills and customer service skills to grow in our organization. Must have a current radiation safety certificate for the state in which they practice. Assistants take x-rays as directed by the doctor. They are trained in dental x-ray and developing procedures as well as infection control procedures that pertain to their tasks. You will also become experts in making our patients comfortable during the x-ray process and providing an unparalleled patient experience.
Responsibilities:
Assist the Doctor at the chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients. Must anticipate dentist's needs and be prepared for next steps. Ensure all OSHA, Dental Board, and WDS policies and procedures are properly followed. Maintain proper patient treatment records. Ability to take Blood Pressure. Give pre and post-operative instructions - within the limits designated by the Oral Surgeon. Provide oral hygiene instructions to the patient Turn on all units, switches, and water before patient sits down Stocks supplies in oratories, restrooms, lab, etc. as needed Informs Floor Supervisor when supplies need to be re-ordered Informs Floor Supervisor of broken or malfunctioning equipment Performs all duties of a Sterilizer when deemed necessary Ability to build good rapport with patients and staff
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$23.97 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Pet insurance Professional development assistance Profit sharing Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person