The DSO had its first out-of-state expansion in 2012 and now supports more than 108 practices across Connecticut, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire and New York. Founded in 1980 under the name Gentle Dental Partners, 42 North Dental formed as a DSO in 2007. Dental service organizations cannot pay for inclusion on this list.Ĥ2 North Dental(Waltham, Mass.). Organizations included submitted nominations or have previously been highlighted by Becker's. This list is arranged in alphabetical order and is not exhaustive. Our career opportunities come with great benefits including medical benefits, class pass, vision, dental discounts, Voluntary Short-Term Disability and growth opportunities.The dental industry - and therefore the DSO landscape - has experienced groundbreaking development and transformation over the last two years.Īs DSOs continue to gain traction, Becker's has highlighted 63 groups that should be on leaders' radar this year. Texas Registered Dental Assistant License required.ģ or more years experience at a dental office in a similar position is preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required.Ĭertificate of Completion from a Dental Assisting Course required. Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations including OSHA and Texas Dental Board.Assist team members if needed view cross-training duties with a “team-first” mentality.Perform tasks with accuracy, efficiency, and by specified deadlines.Be punctual and participate in team meetings.Familiarity with dental terminology needed to effectively communicate with patients and team.Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, handle situations with grace and poise.Perform duties in accordance with practice policies.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Setting up the back office staff for success by providing additional support and training when needed.Troubleshooting equipment problems and contacting the tech team to fix any issues.Working closely with the office manager to overcome any possible obstacles that the office might face.Keeping track of inventory and placing orders when supplies are low.Reviewing the schedule throughout the day to make sure the back office is running smoothly.helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery.communicating with patients efficiently (e.g., scheduling appointments and answering the telephone).performing office tasks that often require the use of a computer.taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth).teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling).helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocols, preparing and sterilizing.asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse.taking and uploading dental radiographs (x-rays).assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.Lead dental assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral health care and help lead the team with providing additional training and support to those who need it. The lead dental assistant performs many tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills.
The duties of a lead dental assistant are among the most comprehensive and varied in the dental office. It is important that the environment at Swish is inclusive and welcoming for everyone to experience the comfort and excellence of our care. Additionally, the focus is on empowering our staff and patients to be their best. In addition to fixing smiles, we empower patients to feel better about themselves which then encourages them to take care of themselves and live a healthy lifestyle. We are Swish Dental we promote a fun and empowering work culture! We wanted to establish Swish to be more than a place to get a perfect smile.
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