Lead Dental Assistant

Lead Dental Assistant

About the Role


Smile Avenue Family Dentistry is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to deliver excellent chairside care and lead our assisting team. In this role, you will set the standard in the back office, support smooth patient experiences, and help ensure our days run efficiently from room setup to end-of-visit readiness.

Success looks like consistent, high-quality assistance to our doctors; strong leadership through training and coaching; and reliable coordination of daily assisting coverage-while maintaining strict infection control, patient privacy, and a calm, organized presence in a busy environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist doctors chairside with a full range of general dentistry procedures.
• Lead, train, and coach the dental assistant team to support consistent performance.
• Support newer assistants by building skills and checking progress over time.
• Create the daily assistant schedule and cover gaps when needed to keep workflow on track.
• Maintain treatment rooms by ensuring they are set up, stocked, and ready on schedule.
• Take and process X-rays and intraoral scans according to clinical protocols.
• Follow and enforce infection control and sterilization standards to maintain a safe environment.
• Prepare patients for procedures and explain post-op instructions clearly and respectfully.
• Track and order clinical supplies in coordination with the Office Manager.
• Address team concerns fairly and escalate to the manager when appropriate.
• Protect patient privacy and follow HIPAA and OSHA guidelines at all times.
• Support the team with additional clinical tasks as needed to meet daily patient care goals.

Requirements

• Current Texas RDA registration required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification, or ability to obtain before start.
• Several years of chairside assisting experience.
• Experience training, leading, or mentoring other assistants preferred.
• Strong knowledge of infection control and OSHA standards.
• Confidence taking X-rays; intraoral scanner experience is a plus.
• Calm, organized, and steady approach in a busy schedule.
• Clear, respectful communication with doctors, team members, and patients.
• Basic computer skills; dental software experience is a plus.
• Ability to work the days and hours listed, including Saturdays.
• Demonstrated ownership and follow-through.
• Willingness to complete a background check.

Benefits

• Health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision, where available).
• Paid time off (PTO) including vacation and/or personal time.
• Paid holidays (where available).
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive team environment focused on patient care and clinical excellence.