Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures & Implants•Tyler, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Dental Assistant (DA) provides chairside support to dentists and clinical teams in the delivery of high-quality dental care, including dentures, dental implants, prosthetics, extractions, and oral surgery procedures. This role is responsible for assisting with patient treatment, taking dental impressions, performing radiographs, sterilization, patient education, and ensuring an exceptional patient experience.
Requirements
- Active Dental Assistant (DA) certification (if required by state)
- Active Dental X-Ray Certification (where required)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control, and chairside assisting procedures
Nice To Haves
- 1+ year of Dental Assistant experience
- Experience with dentures, dental implants, oral surgery, prosthodontics, or extractions
- Experience taking dental impressions
- Familiarity with digital radiography and dental software systems
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists during dental implant, denture, oral surgery, and restorative procedures
- Provide chairside assistance during patient exams and treatment
- Take and process dental X-rays (where permitted by state regulations)
- Assist with dental impressions, wax bites, and prosthetic procedures
- Support denture fittings, adjustments, and insertions under dentist supervision
- Prepare treatment rooms and instruments before procedures
- Maintain proper infection control and sterilization protocols
- Deliver exceptional customer service and patient support
- Educate patients on treatment options, denture solutions, aftercare instructions, and pricing
- Review patient information and maintain accurate clinical records
- Escort patients through treatment and checkout processes
- Support positive patient experiences throughout their care journey
- Open and prepare the office for daily operations
- Maintain clean and organized operatories and workspaces
- Manage clinical inventory and order supplies as needed
- Complete required documentation accurately and timely
- Participate in training, continuing education, and team development initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
