Dental Assistant-Tennessee Smiles

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.