Dental Assistant

Affordable Dentures & Implants • Merrillville, IN

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Affordable Dentures & Implants in Merrillville is seeking a compassionate, skilled Dental Assistant to support patient care in a specialized dental practice. The role provides chairside assistance and helps patients throughout their treatment, including services involving dentures, dental implants, prosthodontics, oral surgery, extractions, and removable prosthetics. The assistant works alongside dentists and in-house dental laboratory professionals in a supportive, fast-paced, collaborative environment. The position is located at 1613 E 80th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410, with hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasional travel for training and continuing education may be needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Dental Assistant and X-ray certification where required by state.
• Strong communication and patient service skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and compassionate patient care.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and sit for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work safely in a clinical environment while following OSHA and infection control protocols.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of dental assisting experience.
• Experience assisting with dentures, removable prosthetics, or dental implants.
• Experience taking denture impressions and wax bites.
• Experience assisting with oral surgery and extractions.
• Experience with prosthodontic procedures.
• Familiarity with dental practice management software and electronic patient records.
• Friendly, professional, and compassionate demeanor; detail-oriented and organized; comfortable managing multiple priorities; dependable, motivated, and eager to grow.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care and create a welcoming experience from check-in through treatment.
• Prepare operatories, instruments, equipment, and materials before patient appointments.
• Assist dentists with denture procedures, dental implant placement, oral surgery, extractions, and prosthetic treatments in accordance with state regulations.
• Take and assist with alginate denture impressions, select appropriate impression trays, and prepare wax bites under dentist direction.
• Assist with denture insertions, adjustments, relines, repairs, and other expanded duties where permitted by state law.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, denture options, implant procedures, post-operative care, home care instructions, and financial packages.
• Obtain and accurately document patient medical histories, treatment information, and clinical notes.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays) in accordance with state certification requirements.
• Maintain infection prevention and sterilization standards by cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments and operatories.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering clinical supplies.
• Support daily office operations and maintain a clean, organized clinical environment.
• Travel occasionally for training and continuing education opportunities as needed.
• Perform additional duties to support patient care and office success.

Benefits

• Career growth and ongoing training opportunities.
• Opportunity to gain specialized experience in dentures, dental implants, prosthodontics, and oral surgery.
• Collaborative, team-focused work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED