full-time 1 month ago
Experienced Lead Dental Assistant – Digital & Cosmetic Dentistry
Anonymous Office
20 Hempstead Ave, Lynbrook, NY, 11563
28 - 34/hr
About the Practice
6 Team Members
Dentrix Software
Job Description
SmileWorx – Dental Aesthetics | Vienna, Virginia
Our wonderful SmileWorx team is growing, and we are excited to welcome an experienced Lead Dental Assistant to our practice.
SmileWorx is a privately owned practice—not a DSO. We are a modern, patient-centered dental office that values kindness, teamwork, clinical excellence, and creating a warm, personalized experience for every patient. We are looking for someone who truly cares about people, enjoys helping patients feel comfortable, and takes pride in providing excellent clinical support.
The ideal candidate is an experienced and confident dental assistant who is skilled in four-handed dentistry, understands digital dental workflows, anticipates the doctor’s needs, and helps procedures run smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Provide confident four-handed chairside assistance during dental procedures
Anticipate the doctor’s needs and maintain an efficient clinical workflow
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment
Assist with restorative, cosmetic, crown and bridge, Invisalign, implant-restorative, endodontic, and general dental procedures
Capture high-quality digital X-rays, intraoral photographs, and digital scans
Support digital dentistry and same-day crown workflows
Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their appointments
Provide clear pre-operative and post-operative instructions
Maintain accurate clinical documentation
Follow infection-control, OSHA, and sterilization protocols
Help oversee clinical organization, inventory, ordering, and room readiness
Collaborate with the doctor, front office, and supporting dental assistant and sterilization team
Required Qualifications
Minimum of three years of dental assisting experience preferred
Previous dental assisting experience in a general, restorative, or cosmetic dental practice
Strong four-handed dentistry skills
Experience with digital dentistry and intraoral scanning
Ability to take diagnostic-quality digital X-rays
Strong knowledge of dental instruments, materials, and procedures
Warm, compassionate, and professional communication skills
Excellent organization and attention to detail
Ability to stay calm, efficient, and attentive during complex procedures
Dependable, punctual, proactive, and willing to take ownership of the clinical workflow
Preferred Experience
CEREC, PrimeScan, iTero, or similar digital scanning systems
Same-day crown workflows
Cosmetic and restorative dentistry
Invisalign
Implant-restorative procedures
Curve practice-management software
Virginia dental radiology certification
You may be a great fit for our team if you are clinically experienced, genuinely kind, and enjoy creating meaningful relationships with patients. We are looking for someone who supports their teammates, takes initiative, and wants to become an important long-term part of a growing private practice.
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, with the potential to expand to a fourth clinical day
Compensation: $28–$34 per hour, based on experience, clinical skills, and proficiency with digital dentistry
Employment Type: Part-time
Please submit your résumé along with a brief introduction describing your dental assisting experience, the procedures you are most comfortable assisting with, and the digital dental systems you have used.
Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Our wonderful SmileWorx team is growing, and we are excited to welcome an experienced Lead Dental Assistant to our practice.
SmileWorx is a privately owned practice—not a DSO. We are a modern, patient-centered dental office that values kindness, teamwork, clinical excellence, and creating a warm, personalized experience for every patient. We are looking for someone who truly cares about people, enjoys helping patients feel comfortable, and takes pride in providing excellent clinical support.
The ideal candidate is an experienced and confident dental assistant who is skilled in four-handed dentistry, understands digital dental workflows, anticipates the doctor’s needs, and helps procedures run smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Provide confident four-handed chairside assistance during dental procedures
Anticipate the doctor’s needs and maintain an efficient clinical workflow
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment
Assist with restorative, cosmetic, crown and bridge, Invisalign, implant-restorative, endodontic, and general dental procedures
Capture high-quality digital X-rays, intraoral photographs, and digital scans
Support digital dentistry and same-day crown workflows
Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their appointments
Provide clear pre-operative and post-operative instructions
Maintain accurate clinical documentation
Follow infection-control, OSHA, and sterilization protocols
Help oversee clinical organization, inventory, ordering, and room readiness
Collaborate with the doctor, front office, and supporting dental assistant and sterilization team
Required Qualifications
Minimum of three years of dental assisting experience preferred
Previous dental assisting experience in a general, restorative, or cosmetic dental practice
Strong four-handed dentistry skills
Experience with digital dentistry and intraoral scanning
Ability to take diagnostic-quality digital X-rays
Strong knowledge of dental instruments, materials, and procedures
Warm, compassionate, and professional communication skills
Excellent organization and attention to detail
Ability to stay calm, efficient, and attentive during complex procedures
Dependable, punctual, proactive, and willing to take ownership of the clinical workflow
Preferred Experience
CEREC, PrimeScan, iTero, or similar digital scanning systems
Same-day crown workflows
Cosmetic and restorative dentistry
Invisalign
Implant-restorative procedures
Curve practice-management software
Virginia dental radiology certification
You may be a great fit for our team if you are clinically experienced, genuinely kind, and enjoy creating meaningful relationships with patients. We are looking for someone who supports their teammates, takes initiative, and wants to become an important long-term part of a growing private practice.
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, with the potential to expand to a fourth clinical day
Compensation: $28–$34 per hour, based on experience, clinical skills, and proficiency with digital dentistry
Employment Type: Part-time
Please submit your résumé along with a brief introduction describing your dental assisting experience, the procedures you are most comfortable assisting with, and the digital dental systems you have used.
Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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