Dental Assistant

Make a Meaningful Difference as a Dental Assistant with Oxford Lakes Dental Care

Join a welcoming, established general dental practice in Oxford, MI where your skills, reliability, and compassion will directly improve each patient’s experience. As an in-person Dental Assistant, you will work alongside a supportive team that values professionalism, positive energy, and exceptional clinical care. Whether you are an experienced chairside assistant, Registered Dental Assistant, or a motivated dental professional ready to grow, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career in a practice that appreciates your contributions every day.

What You Will Do:

• Provide confident chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry support during a variety of general dental procedures.
• Prepare patients for exams and treatment, helping them feel informed, comfortable, and cared for from check-in through follow-up.
• Capture quality digital X-rays and intraoral images while following established safety protocols and patient-care standards.
• Set up, break down, clean, and stock operatories so the clinical team can maintain an organized and efficient daily schedule.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control procedures with close attention to regulations, instrument processing, and a safe clinical environment.
• Support accurate patient charting, treatment planning, oral hygiene education, and post-operative care instructions.
• Assist with restorative and specialty procedures, including crowns, temporary crowns, dentures, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, and sealants as needed.

What You Will Bring:

• You bring a friendly, dependable approach and enjoy creating a calm, positive experience for dental patients.
• You have dental assisting experience or a strong willingness to learn in a fast-paced general dentistry environment.
• You hold X-ray certification or are prepared to meet applicable radiography requirements for the role.
• You understand chairside assisting, dental instruments, sterilization methods, infection control, and workplace safety practices.
• You communicate clearly, stay organized, pay close attention to detail, and work collaboratively with dentists, hygienists, and fellow team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 Year experience as a Dental Assistant required.
• Certified Dental Assistant, Registered Dental Assistant, or Expanded Functions Dental Assistant is valued.
• Familiarity with Eaglesoft, digital patient charting, treatment coordination, and dental imaging is a plus.

Pay and Benefits:

• Earn a competitive hourly rate of $20 to $26, based on experience, qualifications, and clinical skills.
• Enjoy valuable benefits including paid time off and holiday pay.
• Work in person in Oxford, Michigan, with a team that recognizes the importance of dependable support and quality patient care.

About Oxford Lakes Dental Care:

Oxford Lakes Dental Care (OLDC) was founded on the principles of excellence and patient care. Dr. Brian Schmitz, along with an incredible team, are committed to integrity-driven, patient-focused mission. You will love working here because your voice, effort, and commitment to patients matter. OLDC fosters a professional, team-oriented environment where colleagues support one another, take pride in clinical excellence, and make each day more positive for patients and teammates alike.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Oxford Lakes Dental Care is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and the needs of the practice.

Apply Today:

If you are ready to bring your dental assisting skills, patient-first attitude, and dependable work ethic to an exceptional local practice, apply today to join the Oxford Lakes Dental Care team.

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $20 - $26 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No