Experienced Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Experienced Dental Assistant - General & Advanced Dentistry

Join a supportive, patient-centered dental team where your skills truly matter.

Are you a motivated, team-oriented Experienced Dental Assistant who is confident supporting advanced dentistry and complex procedures? We’re seeking an enthusiastic professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment, anticipates the needs of the doctor, and can confidently assist with both routine and more complex treatment.

If you have experience with sedation dentistry, surgical procedures, complex restorative treatment, or expanded dental assisting functions, we’d love to hear from you!

Schedule:
Monday-Thursday - 8AM-5PM

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a culture that values caring, professional development, growth, and sustainability. Our comprehensive and competitive benefits package includes but is not limited to:

• Competitive pay

• Medical, Dental and vision insurance options

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Life insurance gifted to you

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• A team culture focused on growth, communication, and high-quality care

• Work-life balance

As a key member of our team, you will help support smooth, efficient, and comfortable patient care by:

• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for dental procedures

• Assist the dentist chairside using four-handed dentistry techniques

• Confidently assist with complex and advanced dental procedures, including surgical and restorative treatment

• Support the clinical team during sedation dentistry procedures, including appropriate patient preparation and monitoring within the assistant's training, credentials, and permitted scope

• Anticipate the dentist's needs throughout procedures and maintain an organized, efficient clinical environment

• Perform expanded dental assisting functions when appropriately trained, credentialed, and permitted under Virginia requirements

• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories

• Take dental radiographs and impressions as permitted and directed by the dentist

• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care instructions

• Maintain accurate patient records and update charts in the practice management system

• Monitor inventory and inform Clinical Lead or Office Manager of supply needs

• Follow OSHA, CDC, and HIPAA protocols to ensure patient and team safety

• Support a team-first culture and uphold Squire Dental’s values in every interaction

• Work Environment & Physical Requirements Involving: Ability to stand, sit, and assist with procedures for extended periods, manual dexterity to operate dental instruments and equipment, may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, and infectious materials, use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required

• Other duties as it relates to the position

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Previous dental assisting experience with the ability to confidently support a dentist during complex procedures

• Experience assisting with advanced restorative, surgical, and/or sedation dentistry procedures

• Qualified to perform dental radiographic procedures in accordance with Virginia requirements

• Current CPR/BLS certification

• Excellent communication and patient care skills

• Strong chairside skills with the ability to anticipate the doctor's needs and work efficiently during complex treatment

Preferred:

• Virginia Dental Assistant II (DA II) registration or expanded-function training

• Experience with sedation dentistry and patient monitoring

• Experience assisting with oral surgery, implants, endodontics, complex restorative procedures, and/or other advanced treatment

• 2+ years of experience in a dental assisting role

• Proficiency in dental software systems (Denticon)

Do not wait! Apply today!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to fostering a professional and respectful workplace where all individuals have an equal opportunity to contribute and succeed, and where everyone has the opportunity to feel valued.