The Dental Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting dental procedures and ensuring patient comfort through direct patient care. This position involves working closely with a single dentist to assist in a variety of dental treatments including general dentistry, oral surgery, biologic dentistry, PRF, and S.M.A.R.T. procedures, while maintaining high standards of sterilization and infection control.
Responsibilities
Provide chairside assistance during dental proceduresSterilize instruments and maintain infection control protocolsPrepare patients for treatments and ensure their comfortHandle dental instruments efficiently during proceduresAssist with radiography and related imaging tasksEducate patients on post-treatment care and oral hygieneCollaborate closely with the dentist to facilitate smooth operations
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of experience in dental assistingDental Assisting LicenseProficiency in chairside assisting and infection controlExperience with dental radiographyStrong patient communication skillsExpertise in sterilization techniquesAbility to work collaboratively within a dental teamCompany DescriptionWe take a holistic, bio-functional approach to dentistry. Everything we do is backed by science, and our team has been trained well. Our functional medicine practices ensure our patients receive the comprehensive care they need, and nothing they don’t. Additionally, we are a metal-free family dentist, and Dr. Cody Dunnington is SMART certified.Company DescriptionWe take a holistic, bio-functional approach to dentistry. Everything we do is backed by science, and our team has been trained well. Our functional medicine practices ensure our patients receive the comprehensive care they need, and nothing they don’t. Additionally, we are a metal-free family dentist, and Dr. Cody Dunnington is SMART certified. Read Less