Dental Assistant (DA/RDA) - Patient-Centered Functional Dentistry

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) – Functional & Preventive Dentistry

Do you love helping patients feel genuinely cared for—not rushed?

Are you passionate about prevention, education, and being part of a positive, growth-oriented team? We are a modern, relationship-based functional family dental practice in Sunnyvale seeking an exceptional Dental Assistant / RDA who wants to grow with a practice focused on whole-body health, prevention, and outstanding patient experiences. This is not a high-volume "drill and fill" office. We take time to educate patients, build trust, and connect oral health to overall wellness. If you are warm, organized, clinically strong, and enjoy making a meaningful difference in patients' lives, we'd love to meet you!

About Us

At Sunnyvale Functional Dental Office, we combine high-quality dentistry with a functional, prevention-focused approach. We emphasize:

• Oral-systemic health connection.
• Patient education & empowerment.
• Salivary diagnostics & oral microbiome testing.
• Laser periodontal therapy.
• Airway and sleep screening.
• A positive, supportive, team-oriented culture.

We believe dentistry can truly change lives—and we love helping patients feel healthier, informed, and cared for.

What You'll Do:

• Assist chairside during restorative and preventive procedures.
• Create a calm, welcoming, patient-centered experience.
• Take digital radiographs, photos, and scans.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Educate patients on home care and oral-systemic health concepts.
• Support hygiene and doctor flow for an exceptional patient experience.
• Help maintain smooth clinical operations and teamwork.

What We're Looking For:

• DA or RDA license in California.
• Strong communication and patient care skills.
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset.
• Detail-oriented and dependable.
• Comfortable with technology and eager to learn.

• Experience with Open Dental.
• Experience with digital scanning, photography, laser dentistry, or airway-focused care.
• Passion for prevention, wellness, and patient education.

Who Thrives Here:

• You might be a great fit if you: Love building relationships with patients.
• Enjoy educating and empowering people.
• Want to grow clinically and professionally.
• Value teamwork, kindness, and accountability.
• Take pride in providing an exceptional experience.

Schedule:

• Tuesday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Saturday: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM (optional/flexible if true).

Compensation & Benefits:

Benefits may include:

• Continuing education opportunities.
• Growth and advancement opportunities.
• Positive, supportive team culture.

To Apply

Please send us:

• Your resume.
• A brief note telling us what excites you about dentistry and why you think you'd be a great fit for a prevention-focused office.

We're excited to find someone who genuinely loves patient care and wants to grow with an amazing team.