Join Our Team as a Licensed Dental Assistant! Are you a Licensed Dental Assistant looking for a fun, fulfilling, and rewarding career in pediatric dentistry? We’re excited to welcome a motivated LDA to our beautiful St. Paul and Fridley locations! This is a fantastic opportunity to put your expanded functions to use while making a positive impact in the lives of children every day. This position will be for Monday and Friday. Who We Are: MPDA is a specialty dental practice certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. We provide expert pediatric dental care for infants, toddlers, children, pre-teens, and teens at our 4 locations throughout the Twin Cities, including St. Paul, Fridley, North Oaks, and Eagan. Our gentle and compassionate team of pediatric specialists have been delivering high-quality pediatric dental care tailored to the unique needs of growing smiles since 1965. Job Responsibilities: * Assisting Pediatric Dentists: Provide chairside assistance to pediatric dentists during exams, treatments, and procedures, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow. * Patient Preparation: Prepare treatment areas, sterilize and set up necessary instruments and equipment. Ensure patient comfort by explaining procedures and addressing any concerns. * Radiographs: Take dental X-rays while following safety protocols for pediatric patients. Ensure the accurate positioning and technique for high-quality images. * Sterilization & Infection Control: Maintain high standards of sterilization and infection control protocols, ensuring that all dental instruments and equipment are properly sanitized and safe for use. * Expanded Functions: Utilize your expanded functions as permitted by Minnesota state law, including taking impressions, placing dental sealants, performing coronal polishing, and applying fluoride treatments. * Patient Education: Educate children and their parents on proper oral hygiene techniques, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions. Provide guidance on nutrition and the importance of regular dental visits. * Managing Patient Flow: Ensure that the patient flow remains efficient by managing appointment schedules, assisting with patient transitions between procedures, and keeping wait times minimal. * Documentation & Recordkeeping: Accurately record patient information, including medical history, treatment plans, and progress notes in the electronic health record (EHR) system. Ensure confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations. * Behavior Management Support: Assist in managing anxious or uncooperative pediatric patients with calming techniques, distraction methods, and appropriate behavioral guidance during procedures. * Collaboration with Team Members: Work closely with pediatric dentists, hygienists, office staff, and parents to create a supportive, compassionate environment that prioritizes the well-being of young patients. We offer a fun and fast-paced work environment, flexible work hours with no evenings or weekends required, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits packages. New grads welcome! MPDA participates in E-Verify We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Assistant Professor of Political ScienceOverview: Illinois Wesleyan University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Political Science (Tenure Track). We seek candidates with a specialization in comparative or international politics, with a preference...
...applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions...
...Digital Marketing ManagerReal opportunities. Real impact. Your career, redefined.At the company, we help the best and brightest of Sri Lanka to take advantage of opportunities that otherwise wouldnt be available to them, while supporting entrepreneurs around the world...
...Work Anywhere in Europe Remotely - French Speakers Possible Locations: Portugal, Spain, Bulgaria, Malta, Greece, Romania. Relocation Package... ...with Flights and Accommodation. Possibility to work from Home. Competitive Salary . Training and Career Growth...
...think more broadly about launches and marketing initiatives across film, social, digital, experiential, paid, and more. This is a... ...companies Experience collaborating with film, motion, production, or experiential teams Experience pitching and winning new...