Specialist Dental Assistant

Ideal Dental • Buda, TX

24d • Hybrid

About The Position

Specialty Dental Assistant- Join us and be part of a culture where your smile truly matters. At Ideal Dental, we’re on a mission to revolutionize dental care—and we want you to be part of the journey! As one of North America's fastest-growing dental groups, we're driven by our vision to provide exceptional, comprehensive dental services all under one roof. Established in 2008, we’re proud to be clinician-founded and clinician-led, with a focus on patient-centered care and an unwavering commitment to innovation and growth. As a Specialty Dental Assistant at Ideal Dental, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional care and support to both our patients and dental team. You’ll be empowered with the training, tools, and resources to advance your career while making a real difference in the lives of those you serve. Every day, you’ll help create beautiful smiles and contribute to the health and well-being of the community.

Requirements

• Active Registered Dental Assistant License
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum of 1 year of dental experience
• Must be willing to travel within assigned areas

Responsibilities

• Advanced Clinical Assisting: Efficiently assist the specialist with complex procedures (e.g., surgeries, root canals, implant placement) by anticipating needs and passing specialized instruments.
• Procedural Maintenance: Maintain a clean and clear operating field using suction, irrigation, and retraction techniques.
• Specialized Setup: Prepare and mix specialty-specific materials, such as bone grafts, impression materials, and sealers.
• Equipment Operation: Set up, operate, and troubleshoot equipment specific to the specialty (e.g., operating microscopes, 3D/CBCT scanners, ultrasonic units).
• Sterilization & Infection Control: Ensure all specialized instruments are meticulously counted, cleaned, and sterilized according to strict regulatory standards.
• Radiography: Take, process, and prepare high-quality, specialty-specific dental radiographs and images for the specialist's review.
• Patient Education: Deliver detailed pre- and post-operative instructions tailored to the specialty procedure.
• Patient Support: Prepare the patient for the procedure, provide comfort and support, and help manage anxiety.
• Documentation: Accurately document all clinical findings, procedures, materials used, and patient information in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Inventory Management: Track and manage the inventory of specialized supplies and materials to ensure the clinical area is always prepared.
• Greeting guests with a smile.
• Assisting Specialist with procedures.
• Sterilizing instruments and setting up trays.
• Preparing treatment rooms.
• Performing X-rays.
• Charting existing and recommended treatments.
• Performing other duties as required to support the office and Specialty team.

Benefits

• MONTHLY BONUS POTENTIAL
• Medical insurance.
• Discounted dental benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependent children.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401K.
• Employee scholarship program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed