University of the Pacific
San Francisco, CA, USA
Teaching Dental Assistant Primary Purpose: University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff. Under the general supervision of the Pediatric Clinic Manager, demonstrates and instructs concepts of four-handed dentistry in the Pediatric clinical setting to dental students. Essential Functions:
Instruct and apply principles of efficient, and effective clinical pediatric procedures utilizing appropriate teamwork in a clinical setting:
Ergonomics.
Injury prevention.
Instrument Transfers.
Dental team positioning.
Organization/work simplification.
Infection control.
Patient and professional communication....