Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Sunny Dental Team! We are looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our busy, patient-focused practice!

About the Position

This position is best suited for a Dental Assistant with 5+ years of experience who is comfortable working at the top of their allowable scope under Arizona regulations and enjoys working in a fast-paced, modern clinical environment.

We value professionalism, reliability, clinical competency, and exceptional patient care . If you’re friendly, outgoing, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating a positive dental experience for patients, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• Assist the dentist with general, cosmetic, extraction, and endodontic procedures
  
  
• Provide exceptional chairside assistance during exams and procedures

• Perform digital intraoral scanning
  
  
• Provide Invisalign clinical support , including placement of attachments/buttons and taking photos under dentist direction

• Assist with crown design and restorative procedures
  
  
• Support laser dentistry , including Fotona and Waterlase (experience preferred)
  
  
• Take dental X-rays (certification required)
  
  
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment

• Review treatment plans and assist with patient coordination and follow-up

• Welcome patients and help them feel comfortable throughout their visit

• Answer patient questions and provide education regarding their dental care

• Accurately document medical histories and patient information

• Schedule appointments and assist with administrative tasks

• Follow all health, safety, sterilization, and office policies

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of Dental Assistant experience
  
  
• Dental X-ray certification required
  
  
• Strong computer and data-entry skills

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to provide high-quality, compassionate patient care

• Ability to work efficiently and confidently in a fast-paced environment

• Arizona EFDA certification strongly preferred, but not required for the right candidate
  
  
• Coronal polishing certification strongly preferred, but not required
  
  
• Experience with digital scanning, Invisalign, lasers, and restorative dentistry is a plus

• Associate’s Degree from a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) preferred

Schedule

Monday–Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Saturday: As needed

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation
  
  
• Flexible scheduling
  
  
• Career advancement opportunities
  
  
• Supportive, team-oriented environment

• Practice with modern technology and systems

• Opportunity to utilize your advanced skills within Arizona’s legal scope

• Patient-focused practice that values quality care

• A team that respects and values your experience and clinical abilities

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you’re an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a practice where your skills are respected, your experience is valued, and you have the opportunity to grow , we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and grow with our Sunny Dental Team!