About this role
Experienced Dental Assistant – General Dentistry & AOX
We are seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our fast-paced, growing dental practice. Our office provides comprehensive general dentistry as well as advanced implant and All-on-X (AOX) treatment.
This is not an entry-level dental assisting position. Candidates must have a minimum of 6 months of hands-on dental assisting experience in a dental office and be comfortable working efficiently with multiple providers in a busy clinical environment.
The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, confident chairside, and able to anticipate the needs of the provider while maintaining an excellent patient experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide chairside assistance to multiple dental providers during general and restorative dental procedures.
- Prepare operatories, patients, instruments, materials, and equipment for scheduled procedures.
- Assist with restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, fillings, impressions/scanning, and other general dental procedures.
- Fabricate and finish temporary crowns independently and efficiently.
- Take dental radiographs and assist with intraoral and 3D scanning as needed.
- Accurately document clinical findings, treatment performed, and provider instructions in the patient's chart.
- Maintain efficient and detailed clinical notes in Dentrix .
- Review patient charts and treatment plans prior to appointments to ensure the clinical team is prepared for the day.
- Assist with implant and AOX procedures based on experience and training.
- Follow proper sterilization, infection-control, OSHA, and clinical safety protocols.
- Turn over operatories efficiently while maintaining appropriate infection-control standards.
- Maintain instruments and clinical equipment and report maintenance needs promptly.
- Monitor clinical supplies and assist with organization and inventory as needed.
- Communicate effectively with doctors, hygienists, treatment coordinators, front-office team members, and other dental assistants.
- Provide clear postoperative instructions and patient education as directed by the provider.
- Deliver excellent patient care while helping maintain an efficient clinical flow throughout the day.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 6 months of hands-on dental assisting experience in a dental office is required.
- Dentrix experience is a plus
- Must be proficient in dental charting and clinical documentation/notation .
- Must have experience providing chairside assistance for general dentistry procedures.
- Must know how to make a temporary crown .
- Must be comfortable assisting multiple providers and transitioning between procedures throughout the day.
- Strong understanding of sterilization, infection control, and clinical safety protocols.
- Ability to prepare operatories and anticipate the provider's needs during treatment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Dependable, professional, and team-oriented.
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume dental environment .
- Ability to remain organized and provide excellent patient care during busy or stressful situations.
- Invisalign experience is a plus.
- Implant and/or AOX experience is a plus, but not required.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who already understands the fundamentals of dental assisting and is ready to contribute to the clinical team from day one. This position is a great fit for an assistant who enjoys staying busy, working with multiple providers, learning advanced dentistry, and being part of a team that values efficiency, organization, and exceptional patient care.
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospitalization insurance
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth