Dental Assistant

Affordable Dentures & Implants • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking a compassionate, skilled Dental Assistant to provide chairside support and help patients throughout every stage of treatment. The role offers experience in prosthodontics, dental implants, oral surgery, and removable prosthetics, working alongside dentists and in-house dental laboratory professionals in a supportive, fast-paced practice.

The Dental Assistant delivers patient care from check-in through treatment; prepares operatories, instruments, equipment, and materials; assists with dental and prosthetic procedures; documents patient information; and maintains infection prevention and sterilization standards. The assistant also educates patients, supports office operations, monitors clinical supplies, and may travel occasionally for training and continuing education.

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; comfortable managing multiple priorities; passionate about patient experiences; dependable, motivated, and eager to grow.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding patient care and create a welcoming, positive 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, maintaining 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.

What This Job Offers

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