Dental Assistant

Tuscaloosa Dentures & Implants is a new dental practice focused on dentures, dental implants, extractions, and full-mouth rehabilitation. We are looking for an experienced, motivated Dental Assistant who is excited about the opportunity to join a growing practice from the beginning.

This position is ideal for someone who is dependable, energetic, willing to learn, and enjoys being part of a team. Because we are a startup practice, we are looking for someone who is flexible and willing to help wherever needed as we establish our systems, workflow, and patient base.

Position Schedule
Our clinic will be open five days per week. This Dental Assistant position will typically be scheduled four days per week. Specific days and hours will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing chairside assistance during dental procedures

• Assisting with dentures, dental implants, extractions, and other surgical and restorative procedures

• Preparing treatment rooms and maintaining proper sterilization and infection-control protocols

• Taking dental X-rays and assisting with impressions/scanning as applicable

• Preparing instruments, materials, and equipment for procedures

• Helping maintain an organized, efficient clinical environment

• Providing a welcoming and compassionate experience for patients

• Assisting with additional duties as needed during the startup and growth of the practice, which may include answering phones, communicating with patients, helping with scheduling, organizing supplies, or other administrative/clinical responsibilities

• Working closely with the doctor and team to help develop efficient systems and workflows as the practice grows

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is excited to be part of something new. The right candidate will be positive, dependable, hardworking, adaptable, and willing to take initiative. Since this is a startup practice, flexibility and a team-first attitude are especially important.

Dental assisting experience is required. Experience with oral surgery, extractions, implants, dentures, or digital dentistry is a plus.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow with a new practice and help build a great patient experience from the ground up, we would love to hear from you.