Dental Assistant
All in Overland Park · Overland Park, KS · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the Role
Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking a compassionate, skilled Dental Assistant to join our growing team in Overland Park, Kansas. This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through specialized experience in prosthodontics, dental implants, oral surgery, and removable prosthetics.
Our team partners with experienced dentists and in-house lab professionals to deliver high-quality, life-changing tooth replacement solutions to hundreds of thousands of patients each year. We offer a supportive, fast-paced environment where your skills are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged.
Why Join Us?
- Specialized experience in dentures, dental implants, prosthodontics, and oral surgery
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced dentists and dental laboratory professionals
- Career growth and ongoing training opportunities
- Collaborative, team-focused work environment
- Rewarding career helping patients regain their smiles, confidence, and quality of life
Responsibilities
- Deliver outstanding patient care and create a welcoming, positive experience from check-in through treatment.
- Prepare operatories, instruments, equipment, and materials before each patient appointment.
- Assist dentists during denture procedures, dental implant placement, oral surgery, extractions, and prosthetic treatments in accordance with state regulations.
- Take and assist with alginate denture impressions, select appropriate impression trays, and prepare wax bites under dentist direction.
- Assist with denture insertions, adjustments, relines, repairs, and other expanded duties where permitted by state law.
- Educate patients on treatment plans, denture options, implant procedures, post-operative care, home care instructions, and financial packages.
- Obtain and document patient medical histories, treatment information, and clinical notes accurately.
- Take dental radiographs (X-rays) in accordance with state certification requirements.
- Maintain strict infection prevention and sterilization standards by cleaning and disinfecting equipment and operatories.