Lead Dental Assistant
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Lead Dental Assistant - Pediatric The Lead Dental Assistant's primary responsibility is to provide patient care and assistance to the Doctor with patient procedures, along with supervises other dental assistants. The Lead Dental Assistant must ensure that the patient is the number one priority throughout the visit. This support is crucial to the delivery of the Company's mission of helping children achieve a lifetime of great oral health. EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:
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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead Dental Assistants are required to perform and help the Doctors perform direct patient care including, but not limited to; sealants, impressions, and seating appliances. The Lead Dental is responsible for supervision of other Dental Assistants. Lead Dental Assistants are required to perform direct patient care on a day-to-day basis that can involve significant patience and discretion in order to obtain the proper cooperation from each patient. Many children are in need of tender loving care and may involve "tell-show - do" prior to any treatment. Lead Dental Assistants must use creativity and imagination to encourage anxious or timid patients. Adapting to each individual and providing excellent chair side manner is a must. Anticipate the Doctor's needs and be fully prepared for the patient prior to beginning treatment. All necessary cassettes, hand pieces, materials, and instruments should be ready and available for the Doctor. General Requirements Include:
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