Senior Pediatric Dental Assistant Job at New York Family Dentistry, New York, NY

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  • New York Family Dentistry
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Hourly rates start at $25 / hour. Candidates with meaningful experience can earn higher compensation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide expert chairside assistance during pediatric dental procedures, including sealants, fluoride treatments, extractions, stainless steel crowns, space maintainers, and pulpotomies.
  • Mentor and train junior pediatric dental assistants, ensuring adherence to best practices in pediatric patient care, behavioral management, and infection control.
  • Create a welcoming and child-friendly environment, using effective behavioral management techniques to reduce dental anxiety and build trust with young patients.
  • Take and process high-quality pediatric dental radiographs (X-rays) while ensuring comfort and safety for young patients.
  • Educate parents and children on proper oral hygiene, diet, and post-treatment care, emphasizing long-term preventive care strategies.
  • Assist in the fabrication, fitting, and maintenance of space maintainers and other pediatric appliances.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, charting treatment progress and monitoring oral health outcomes.
  • Ensure strict infection control and sterilization protocols, maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for all patients.
  • Collaborate with pediatric dentists, hygienists, and front office staff to streamline workflow and enhance patient care efficiency.
  • Stay updated on the latest pediatric dental techniques, sedation protocols, and emerging dental technologies.
Key Skills & Expertise:
  • Chairside assisting for pediatric procedures
  • Dental radiography and charting for young patients
  • Infection control
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Dental radiography (X-rays)
  • Sealant application assistance
  • Behavioral management techniques
  • Patient care and comfort
  • Child-friendly approach
  • Pediatric dental procedures and tools
  • Child oral health and hygiene education

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