Dental Assistant

Benefits: Paid time off Benefits/Perks Careers Advancement Opportunities Flexible Scheduling Competitive Compensation Job Summary We are seeking a qualified and caring Dental Assistant to join our team! As a Dental Assistant, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family. You will provide assistance to the dentist during exams and procedures and complete administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments. The ideal candidate has a certificate to take radiographs and previous experience as a Dental Assistant. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have Take vital signs and accurately record medical history Assist the dentist during general, restorative, cosmetic, endodontic, prosthodontic, and surgical dental procedures Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment before each procedure. Provide efficient four-handed dentistry, including suctioning, retraction, instrument transfer, and moisture control. Assist with crowns, bridges, veneers, fillings, root canals, extractions, implant procedures, and other treatments. Take dental radiographs, including bitewings, periapical images, and panoramic images, as permitted by Virginia regulations. Take intraoral photographs and digital impressions or scans as directed. Prepare temporary crowns, impressions or SCANS, bite registrations, and other dental materials within the assistant's authorized scope. Provide patients with preoperative and postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist. Monitor patient comfort throughout treatment. Schedule appointments Qualifications X-ray certification Previous dental assisting experience Excellent communication and customer service skills Ability to provide high-quality patient care #J-18808-Ljbffr