Dental Assistant

Affordable Dentures & Implants • St. Peters, MO

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking a compassionate, skilled Dental Assistant to join its team in St. Peters, Missouri. The role provides chairside support and guides patients through each stage of treatment in a fast-paced clinical environment. The assistant works with experienced dentists and in-house dental laboratory professionals on dentures, dental implants, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and removable prosthetics, while helping patients receive high-quality tooth-replacement care.

The position includes preparing treatment areas and instruments, assisting with procedures, taking radiographs as permitted, documenting patient information, educating patients, and maintaining infection-control standards. The role may also support clinical inventory and daily office operations and occasionally travel for training or continuing education. The employer describes a collaborative, supportive work environment with career growth and ongoing training opportunities.

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.

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 or assist with alginate denture impressions, select 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 about 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.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments and operatories while maintaining infection-prevention standards.
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering clinical supplies.
• Support daily office operations and maintain a clean, organized clinical environment.
• Travel occasionally for training and continuing education as needed.
• Perform additional duties that support patient care and office success.

Benefits

• Career growth and ongoing training opportunities
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced dentists and dental laboratory professionals
• Collaborative, team-focused work environment

What This Job Offers

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