Part-time Dental Assistant

Affordable Dentures & Implants • Hinton, IA

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About The Position

Affordable Dentures & Implants-Sioux City is seeking a compassionate, skilled part-time Dental Assistant to support patients throughout their treatment experience. The role offers exposure to prosthodontics, dental implants, oral surgery, and removable prosthetics while working with experienced dentists and in-house dental laboratory professionals in a supportive, fast-paced, collaborative environment. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Dental Assistant provides chairside support, helps create a welcoming patient experience, assists with clinical procedures and patient education, and contributes to safe, organized daily office operations. Occasional travel for training and continuing education may be needed. The role offers 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.
• Friendly, professional, and compassionate demeanor.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Comfort managing multiple priorities.
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient experiences.
• Dependable, motivated, and eager to grow within a successful dental practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care and 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 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 according to infection prevention and sterilization standards.
• 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 work alongside experienced dentists and dental laboratory professionals.
• Collaborative, team-focused work environment.
• Specialized experience in dentures, dental implants, prosthodontics, and oral surgery.

What This Job Offers

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