Sugarbug is seeking a Dental Assistant to work alongside our other pediatric, orthodontic and general Dr.’s to provide both primary and comprehensive preventive and restorative care for infants, children and teens. This position requires dedication to the delivery of quality oral health care for all children, a caring and compassionate nature and commitment to becoming an integral part of Sugarbug’s oral health care team. If you are interested in joining an established and growing practice with a long tenured support team, joining Sugarbug Dental & Orthodontics is a great opportunity for you.

Duties include but not limited to the following:

Patient Management

Greet patients
Set up treatment rooms for procedures
Escort patients to treatment room
Seat patients in treatment rooms
Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
Ensure patients are always attended
Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs
Perform functions and tasks as assigned by the dentist
Mix dental materials
Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
Chart patients records, service rendered and any charges
Escort patients from the treatment room to treatment coordination
Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart
Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
Monitor patient flow
Treatment Room Management and Sterilization

Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol