Part-time Dental Assistant (802 Smiles Network) - Lamoille South Supervisory Union - Morrisville, VT

Lamoille South is currently hiring a part-time dental assistant as part of its participation in the 802 Smiles Network. This position offers a flexible schedule and will serve elementary students in Elmore, Morristown, and Stowe.802 Smiles Network is a Vermont-based, school-focused initiative that connects children to dental homes. A dental hygienist provides school-based oral health education, screenings, and assistance for families to find dentists for preventative and restorative care.Key Aspects of the 802 Smiles Network: -- Goal: To establish a "dental home" for children, focusing on reducing dental decay, which is the most common chronic childhood disease.-- Target Group: Children in low-income or rural populations, especially those who haven't visited a dentist in over a year.-- Components: Classroom education, identification of children without a dentist, and assisting families with scheduling and connecting to care.Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and references through SchoolSpring or by email to regina.shinners@lamoillesouth.org.

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