Dental Assistant- Travel Specialty

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

As a Travel Dental Assistant – Oral Surgery & Endodontics (Tampa Market), you’ll play an important role in delivering exceptional patient care and helping our clinical teams provide high-quality specialty dentistry throughout the Tampa market.

You’ll travel between our Oral Surgery and Endodontic offices, working alongside dentists, specialists and other dental professionals to help patients feel comfortable and confident throughout their visit. From preparing patients and treatment rooms to assisting during procedures and educating patients, your work makes a difference every day.

At Smile Brands, you’ll have the opportunity to build your skills, gain experience across multiple specialty practices, learn from experienced dental professionals and grow your career in a supportive team environment.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Make an impact — Help patients feel comfortable and cared for throughout their dental experience.
• Work as a team — Partner closely with dentists, hygienists and other clinical team members.
• Keep learning — Build your clinical skills through hands-on experience, training and development opportunities.
• Grow your career — Gain experience that can help you take the next step in your dental career.
• Be part of a supportive environment — Work with a team that values collaboration, communication and patient care.
• Do meaningful work — Help patients improve their oral health and feel confident about their smiles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, treatment rooms, instruments and equipment for dental procedures.
• Assist dentists and specialists during examinations and dental procedures.
• Take and prepare dental X-rays and other diagnostic records, when permitted by state regulations and within your credentials.
• Provide patients with clear, compassionate guidance on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Maintain appropriate infection control, sterilization and safety standards.
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments and supplies.
• Support an efficient, organized clinical environment.
• Help create a welcoming, comfortable experience for every patient.
• Work collaboratively with the entire dental team to deliver exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Meet all state-specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain before your start date.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine commitment to patient care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Positive, dependable and willing-to-learn attitude.
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred, but qualified new dental assistants may be considered depending on the practice and state requirements.