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SMILE STARTERS DENTAL • Asheville, NC

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About The Position

Smile Starters provides compassionate, comprehensive dental care to children and young adults ages 1 through 20, with a mission to educate and guide patients toward lifelong oral health. The Dental Assistant I works in a team setting alongside dental professionals who are passionate about patient care, teamwork, and creating a positive, welcoming environment. The role supports patient visits and dental procedures, including preparing patients and equipment, assisting dentists chairside, maintaining sterilization and infection control standards, providing care instructions, and supporting office operations.

Requirements

• Current CPR Certification.
• Sterilization and Infection Control Certification.
• Dental Office Emergencies Certification.
• Radiology Certification.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization, and infection control procedures.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a clinical setting.
• Proficiency with dental office software and scheduling systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents, and team members.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable.
• Ability to thrive in a busy, team-focused environment.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications such as N2O administration.
• Bilingual abilities.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and families to the office with professionalism and warmth.
• Conduct pre- and post-operative consultations.
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort and reassurance.
• Select, prepare, and arrange instruments, equipment, and materials for procedures.
• Sterilize instruments according to OSHA and CDC standards.
• Assist dentists chairside using 4-handed dentistry techniques.
• Complete lab-related tasks as instructed.
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized operatories.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage accurate records.
• Collaborate with the team and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term disability and supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability.
• Retirement plan options.
• Friendly, supportive, and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity for career growth within a well-established pediatric-focused practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed