Dental Assistant
Job Description
Benefits:
- Company events and parties
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training and development programs
Job Summary:
We are looking for a seasoned and professional Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be skilled in using Open Dental, Overjet, and Nomad X-ray systems, and possess strong four-handed chairside assisting abilities.
Duties:
- Assist the dentist with examinations and treatment procedures, including charting and appointment scheduling.
- Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment following OSHA standards.
- Take and develop digital dental X-rays.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and postoperative care.
- Perform tasks such as iTero scanning, ZOOM whitening, and making night guards.
- Manage inventory and supplies in the dental office.
Qualifications:
- Certification or diploma from an accredited dental assistant program, or 1-2 years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in four-handed dentistry techniques.
- Experience with ZOOM Whitening and iTero scanning.
- Knowledge of prosthodontics, general dentistry, endodontics, and Invisalign.
- Familiarity with Open Dental and AI Overjet software.
- Understanding of dental anatomy terminology.