Little Koala Pediatric Dentistry

We are seeking a full-time Office Coordinator/Receptionist to join our friendly and fun pediatric dental practice in Union City. We are looking for a candidate that can be a team player and join us in a long-lasting relationship with our clinic family and our community. We offer a very pleasant working environment, competitive compensation, and benefits. The job responsibilities are (but not limited to) checking in and greeting patients/family, scheduling and confirming appoi...ntments, checking insurances, responding to patient/family needs and requests, collecting onsite payments, communicating with patients, and preparing following day related tasks. Candidate is expected to have good communication skills, and must be punctual, professional, friendly, motivated, and efficient. Back office experience is a huge plus, including x-ray certificate. If interested in this exciting opportunity, please send us your resume, cover letter, and the best times/days to reach you for a phone interview. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Job Types: Full-Time

Dental Assistant (RDA or DA) We are seeking a full-time or part-time Dental Assistant (RDA or DA) to join our friendly and fun pediatric dental practice in Union City. We are looking for a candidate that can be a team player and join us in a long lasting relationship with our clinic family and our community. We offer a very pleasant working environment, competitive compensation and benefits. The candidate must be able to take diagnostic X-Ray and perform coronal polishing for... kids. Familiar with pediatric dental office environment, dental software (Dentrix), and other related experiences are plus. Candidate is expected to have good communication skills, and must be professional, friendly, motivated and efficient. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Job Types: Full-Time / Part Time

Many birds swallow stones and grit to help them break up hard food because they don't have teeth.

In Taiwan and Korea, children throw their lost teeth on the roof for good luck and to wish for a healthy new tooth.

Did you know? Flossing just once a day can extend your life by up to six years!

Father's Day is June 21! Celebrate the father figure in your life and let them know how much they mean to you!

Scientists are using dental stem cells to try to regrow human teeth! If successful, we could grow a new tooth if one is lost!

Dear Patients and Families: We are open and seeing patient in our office. Please check out this infographic to help you prepare for your child's next dental appointment. These are some of the changes we have implemented to ensure the safety of our patients and team members during your child's dental visit. For more information, visit our website at http://www.littlekoaladental.com for latest COVID-19 updates and access to paperless forms.... -Little Koala Pediatric Dentistry

Dear Patients and Families: Please check out this infographic to help you prepare for your child’s next dental appointment. These are some of the changes we have implemented to ensure the safety of our patients and team members during your child’s dental visit. For more information, visit our website at www.littlekoaladental.com for latest COVID-19 updates and access to paperless forms. -Little Koala Pediatric Dentistry

The average tongue is about three inches in length. The longest tongue ever recorded was 3.97 inches!

Did you know? Without saliva, you wouldn’t be able to taste anything! For food to have taste, chemicals from the food must be dissolved by the saliva first. Only then can its taste be detected by receptors on taste buds.

Research suggests that only 40 percent of people will develop a full set of wisdom teeth.

According to the American Fluoridation Society, teens with poor oral health were four times more likely to earn poor grades.

Turn on the tap! Studies show that drinking fluoridated water reduces cavities in children and adults by up to 25%.

Most children stop sucking their thumbs between the ages of 2 and 4.