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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.
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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.
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Full Time
$42k-51k (estimate)
05/29/2023
05/13/2024
If you are interested in becoming a Lead Dental Assistant, you need to understand the job requirements and the detailed related responsibilities. Of course, a good educational background and an applicable major will also help in job hunting. Below are some tips on how to become a Lead Dental Assistant for your reference.
Step 1: Understand the job description and responsibilities of an Accountant.
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A lead dental assistant supports dentists during patient procedures and supervises other dental assistants.
04/09/2022: Frankfort, KY
Like the other back office dental assistants, the lead will also be expected to assist dentists during patient procedures (routine cleanings, X-rays, administering local anesthesia, etc.).
02/14/2022: Columbus, GA
Lead dental assistants, are also the ones that train new arrivals on the procedures and standard operations of the clinic or office.
02/14/2022: Newark, NJ
Their duties and responsibilities resemble those of other back office assistants but will also take on several supervisory and administrative tasks.
02/09/2022: Yakima, WA
Lead dental assistants work alongside dentists on procedures such as extractions, fabricating crowning, getting X-rays, root canals and other procedures.
03/05/2022: Baton Rouge, LA
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Start as an entry-level dental assistant, programs to be one are available to anyone who has a high school diploma or higher.
03/23/2022: Flagstaff, AZ
Look for programs that are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
03/16/2022: Raleigh, NC
Take and pass the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) exam.
03/16/2022: Birmingham, AL
Be committed to professional development and continuing education.
04/19/2022: Fort Worth, TX
Obtain an active Registered Dental Assistant License.
04/13/2022: High Point, NC
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