Perio Dental Assistant

Commonwealth Dentistry•Richmond, VA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Perio Dental Assistant to join our team at Commonwealth Dentistry. As a Perio Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing the highest quality dental care to our patients. Your responsibilities will include assisting the periodontist during various treatment procedures, taking and developing dental radiographs, managing patients under sedation, and serving as an infection control officer. You will also be responsible for ensuring that patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment, providing them with instructions for oral care, and educating them on proper oral hygiene strategies. Experience in surgical dental assisting is required for this position. You must also have a current X-Ray certification. If you are a dedicated and compassionate dental professional looking to join a supportive team and make a difference in patients' lives, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

Surgical Dental Assisting (1 year required)
X-Ray Certification (required)

Responsibilities

Assist the periodontist during various treatment procedures.
Take and develop dental radiographs.
Manage patients under sedation.
Serve as an infection control officer.
Ensure that patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
Provide patients with instructions for oral care.
Educate patients on proper oral hygiene strategies.