Dental Assistant

SUMMARY:

Tennessee Smiles is looking to hire a Dental Assistant who is excited about a fun and rewarding career in the Pediatric Dental field!

WHO WE ARE: 

At Tennessee Smiles we strive to make every visit a fun and positive experience and to build self-confidence in each and every one of our patients. As a dual service dental practice, we are in a unique position to serve your family's dental and orthodontic needs. Excellent oral health is vital for a child’s development, and Drs. Mark Britton, Darryl Phillips and Jim Hollingsworth are here to help every step of the way.

Visit our website: https://www.tnsmile.com/ to learn more.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Someone who graduated from an accredited dental assisting program.  

• A great communicator that wants to make a difference in our patients’ care.

• Someone who thrives in a busy environment and is a team player.

• Eagerness to learn and provide extraordinary care to our patients.
   

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the dentist during generalized pediatric dental procedures, including general anesthesia.

• Clean the patient’s teeth.

• Fluoride application

• Take, expose and develop digital radiographs (bitewings, panoramic).

• Provide hygiene and diet education.

• Take impressions.

• Schedule follow-up exams.

• Review schedule to make sure appointments are scheduled appropriately.

• Set-up and tear down dental chairs and operatory rooms.

• Parents consults-discuss treatment plans.

• Clean and sterilize instruments.

• Lab work.

• Restock supplies in rooms and sterilization area.

• Infection control & maintenance of OSHA guidelines.

• Participate in marketing endeavors 

• Write letters to be sent to referrals. 

We offer a fun and fast-paced work environment with flexible work hours, competitive salaries ($18+ DOE), and excellent benefits packages. 

Tennessee Smiles participates in E-Verify

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.