Dental Assistant - Cosmetic Dentistry of Hayward

American Dental Companies•Hayward, CA

About The Position

Cosmetic Dentistry of Hayward is seeking a reliable, proactive Dental Assistant with strong chairside skills and an interest in learning. The role supports general dentistry and implant surgery while helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for. The practice has served the East Bay community for more than 25 years. The position offers hands-on experience with general dentistry, implant surgery, and digital dental technology.

Requirements

Dental assisting experience and confidence supporting patient care.
Excellent communication skills and a calm, reassuring chairside manner.
Reliability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to teamwork.
Ability to stay organized and anticipate the dentist's needs in a busy practice.
Interest in learning new procedures and working with dental technology.
Applicable credentials for the duties performed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with implant dentistry, including implant systems, bone grafts, and sinus lift procedures.
Experience with surgical instruments and procedure setup.
Experience with dental photography and digital scanning.
Experience with digital design and 3D printing.
Experience fabricating provisional crowns, whitening trays, and retainers.
Coronal polishing experience, with appropriate credentials.

Responsibilities

Assist chairside during general dental and surgical procedures.
Prepare treatment rooms, surgical equipment, instruments, and trays for planned procedures.
Take dental X-rays, panoramic images, and CBCT scans when appropriately trained and authorized.
Review medical histories and medications, take vital signs, and confirm consent forms are complete.
Help patients understand oral hygiene recommendations and dentist-directed preoperative and postoperative instructions.
Clean and disinfect treatment areas, sterilize instruments, and follow infection-control procedures.
Monitor inventory, organize supplies, and assist with ordering.
Perform additional clinical duties within training, credentials, and permitted scope.