Dental Assistant

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 procedures
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control protocols
• Prepare patients for treatments and ensure their comfort
• Handle dental instruments efficiently during procedures
• Assist with radiography and related imaging tasks
• Educate patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene
• Collaborate closely with the dentist to facilitate smooth operations

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in dental assisting
• Dental Assisting License
• Proficiency in chairside assisting and infection control
• Experience with dental radiography
• Strong patient communication skills
• Expertise in sterilization techniques
• Ability to work collaboratively within a dental team

We 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.