Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The Dental Assistant provides clinical support to the lead dentist by preparing patients and treatment rooms, assisting with restorative procedures, oral surgery, implant dentistry, and emergency care, and maintaining high standards of infection control and patient care. This role focuses exclusively on clinical support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental procedures and provide clear patient education.
• Assist chairside during restorative procedures, oral surgery, implant dentistry, and emergencies.
• Set up and break down treatment rooms.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control protocols.
• Perform dental radiography and take dental impressions.
• Maintain accurate dental charts.
• Monitor and manage clinical supply inventory.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in dental assisting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of dental radiography, infection control, and instrument sterilization.
• Experience with dental charting and four-handed dentistry.
• Strong patient education and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.