Registered Dental Assistant
About The Position
Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking a compassionate, skilled Dental Assistant to support patient care in a specialized practice focused on dentures, dental implants, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and removable prosthetics. The role provides chairside assistance and support throughout each stage of the patient’s treatment experience, in partnership with dentists and dental laboratory professionals. It offers a supportive, fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth and ongoing training. The Dental Assistant prepares clinical spaces and materials, assists with dental and prosthetic procedures, educates patients, maintains accurate records, and follows infection prevention and sterilization standards. The position may also involve occasional travel for training and continuing education. Physical requirements include standing, walking, bending, reaching, and sitting for extended periods, as well as occasionally lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.
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 1 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.
- Friendly, professional, compassionate, detail-oriented, highly organized, dependable, motivated, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and eager to grow within a successful dental practice.
Responsibilities
- Deliver outstanding patient care and create a welcoming, positive experience from check-in through treatment.
- Prepare operatories, instruments, equipment, and materials before patient appointments.
- Assist dentists with denture procedures, dental implant placement, oral surgery, extractions, and prosthetic treatments in accordance with state regulations.
- Take or assist with alginate denture impressions, select appropriate 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 (X-rays) in accordance with state certification requirements.
- Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments and operatories while maintaining infection prevention and sterilization standards.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering clinical supplies.
- Support daily office operations and maintain a clean, organized clinical environment.
- Travel occasionally for training and continuing education opportunities as needed.
- Perform additional duties to support patient care and office success.
Benefits
- Career growth and ongoing training opportunities.
- Occasional travel for training and continuing education opportunities as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
