Licensed Dental Assistant
About The Position
We are looking to add a Licensed Dental Assistant to our busy practice in St. Paul! Responsibilities Prepare customers for treatment ensuring their comfort Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed Sterilize instruments according to regulations Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry Undertake lab tasks as instructed Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures Skills Proven experience as dental assistant Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus Good computer skills Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA) Requirements What We’re Looking For: Current Minnesota Dental Assistant License (LDA) Strong understanding of sterilization protocols, OSHA/CDC standards, and dental instruments Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—especially with young patients and families Organized, flexible, and able to adapt in a fast-moving environment Positive energy and a team-first attitude Additional Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; graduation from an accredited dental assistant program preferred Additional certifications (e.g., coronal polishing, EFDA) are a plus Proficient in dental software and digital X-ray systems
Requirements
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Current Minnesota Dental Assistant License (LDA)
- Strong understanding of sterilization protocols, OSHA/CDC standards, and dental instruments
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—especially with young patients and families
- Organized, flexible, and able to adapt in a fast-moving environment
- Positive energy and a team-first attitude
- High school diploma or equivalent; graduation from an accredited dental assistant program preferred
- Proficient in dental software and digital X-ray systems
Nice To Haves
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
- Additional certifications (e.g., coronal polishing, EFDA) are a plus
Responsibilities
- Prepare customers for treatment ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
