Licensed Dental Assistant

Affordable Dentures & Implants•Maplewood, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking a compassionate, skilled Licensed Dental Assistant for its Maplewood, Minnesota practice. The role provides chairside support and helps patients throughout their treatment experience, with exposure to dentures, dental implants, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and removable prosthetics. The assistant works alongside dentists and dental laboratory professionals in a supportive, fast-paced, team-focused clinical environment.

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.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care and a welcoming experience from check-in through treatment.
Prepare operatories, instruments, equipment, and materials before 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 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 in accordance with state certification requirements.
Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments and operatories in accordance with infection prevention standards.
Monitor inventory and assist with ordering clinical supplies.
Support daily office operations and maintain a clean, organized clinical environment.
Travel occasionally for training and continuing education as needed.
Perform additional duties to support patient care and office success.