full-time 18 days ago
Dental Assistant
Locust Grove Dental Care
Locust Grove, VA 22508
26 - 32/hr
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Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will directly enhance patient care and clinical efficiency. In this vital role, you will support dentists during procedures, manage patient flow, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and sterilization. Looking for the right candidate with OVER 3 years experience in ALL Aspects of General Dentistry & Implants. NO EVENINGS or WEEKENDS! Friday we close at 1pm.
Duties
Assist dentists chairside during a variety of procedures including restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic, oral surgery, and pediatric dentistry treatments.
Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments, setting up necessary equipment, and ensuring all dental tools are ready for use according to infection prevention management protocols.
Take digital dental radiographs (X-ray) and operate medical imaging equipment following dental x-ray safety standards.
Manage patient records accurately using patient management OpenDental software
Process dental instruments with proper sterilization procedures adhering to aseptic techniques and infection control guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and clinical procedures to assist effectively in various treatment phases.
Support the dental team with four-handed dentistry techniques to improve workflow efficiency during complex procedures like oral surgery or endodontics.
Assist with the operation of advanced dental equipment including 3D scanners and other digital imaging tools to aid diagnosis and treatment planning.
Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will directly enhance patient care and clinical efficiency. In this vital role, you will support dentists during procedures, manage patient flow, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and sterilization. Looking for the right candidate with OVER 3 years experience in ALL Aspects of General Dentistry & Implants. NO EVENINGS or WEEKENDS! Friday we close at 1pm.
Duties
Assist dentists chairside during a variety of procedures including restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic, oral surgery, and pediatric dentistry treatments.
Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments, setting up necessary equipment, and ensuring all dental tools are ready for use according to infection prevention management protocols.
Take digital dental radiographs (X-ray) and operate medical imaging equipment following dental x-ray safety standards.
Manage patient records accurately using patient management OpenDental software
Process dental instruments with proper sterilization procedures adhering to aseptic techniques and infection control guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and clinical procedures to assist effectively in various treatment phases.
Support the dental team with four-handed dentistry techniques to improve workflow efficiency during complex procedures like oral surgery or endodontics.
Assist with the operation of advanced dental equipment including 3D scanners and other digital imaging tools to aid diagnosis and treatment planning.
Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Dental terminology
• Anatomy knowledge
• Prosthodontics
• Pediatric dentistry
• Endodontics
• Anatomy knowledge
• Prosthodontics
• Pediatric dentistry
• Endodontics
About Locust Grove Dental Care
Lake Plaza Dental is dedicated to providing top-of-the-line dental services with a focus on cosmetic dentistry and emergency care. Our staff ensures a warm and welcoming environment for all patients, creating beautiful smiles for patients of all ages.