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Are you looking for a fun and fast paced environment where you can make a difference in the lives of others? Then join our team at Small Smiles Dental Centers where we fulfill a very special undertaking – providing superior dental care to underserved children and young adults between the ages of 2 and 20. Our company mission speaks for itself – \‘We give America\‘s kids the smiles they deserve.\’

Small Smiles Dental Centers, the nation\‘s most experienced dental provider to children who qualify for government insurance, has been named one of Fast Company Magazine\‘s 2007 Fast 50 companies doing good in the world. We have over 60 dental centers in the United States operating as individual practices where each team member takes our mission seriously. In order to accomplish that assignment, we must hire great people! And we have an excellent opportunity for an ambitious DENTAL ASSISTANT to grow our new state-of-the-art dental center.
Assist the dentist in the clinical treatment of patients and the effectiveness of the activities in the dental center. Work chairside as dentist examines and treats patients. Hand instruments and materials to dentist. Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment. Instruct patient/parent on post-operative and general oral health care.
Requirements

• Previous experience in a dental office as a dental assistant with increasing responsibility

Compliance with state dental practice requirements (i.e., X-ray requirements, OSHA training)

Dental Assisting experience strongly preferred

Ability to effectively manage more than one activity at a time

X-ray certification a strong plus

Strong communication skills

We reward, value and invest greatly in our team members. All full-time team members are eligible for medical insurance, long- and short-term disability insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance after 90 days employment. Additionally, we offer accrued paid time off, eight paid company holidays, retirement plan, direct deposit, and promotional opportunity.

To learn more about Small Smiles Dental Centers, please be sure to visit our website at http://www.smallsmiles.com.

Remember to ask about our Employee Referral Program.

EOE. Spanish bilingual a plus.