Choice Healthcare Services·Vacaville, California
The Dental Assistant supports pediatric and orthodontic care by preparing treatment rooms, instruments, and materials. They assist the doctor during procedures, take x-rays, and maintain patient charts.
Overview Dental Assistant - At Choice Healthcare Services you are able to utilize your Dental Assisting skills working with Pediatric dentists and anesthesiologists.
Great company culture and room to excel and grow in your dental career.
Who are we: Choice Health Care Services: Children's Choice teams are staffed by board-certified pediatric dentists and general dentist serving children, infants, adolescents.
We also offer care solutions for young patients with special needs.
Our teams provide caring and nurturing environments complete with the latest innovations, techniques, and technology to provide the highest quality care.
We dedicate ourselves to providing a meaningful service to the communities in which we serve.
We work hard to build an engaging relationship with children and their families to achieve a healthy and lasting smile.
Responsibilities: Essential
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assists the doctor in procedures Takes x-rays Takes IO's Assist in Prophylaxis cleaning of teeth Instructs patients on oral hygiene Charts cavities and teeth with doctor Sterilizes instruments Sets up/breakdown and prepares rooms for treatment/hygiene Charting of patient's treatment and treatment plan with doctor
Education and/or Experience: Certification from a dental college OR three to six months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred Required Certificates or Licences: X-Ray certification BLS certification 8-hour Infection Control certification 2-hour Dental Practice Act certification
Candidates should have a certification from a dental college or 3-6 months of related experience. Required certifications include X-Ray, BLS, Infection Control, and Dental Practice Act certifications.
Market context
California dental assistant roles are commonly competitive because employers look for current certifications, dental terminology knowledge, chairside technical skills, and strong communication in team-based practices. Benefits often include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k) options. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certifications and tailor your application to the specific equipment and workflow mentioned in the posting.
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