Dental Assistant

About the role

Ideal Dental is a clinician‑founded, clinician‑led dental group focused on patient‑centered care, innovation, and growth. As a Dental Assistant you will play a key role in delivering exceptional care and support to patients and the dental team, helping create beautiful smiles and contributing to community health.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a wide range of dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort and smooth treatment flow.
• Take dental x‑rays with precision to support accurate diagnoses and treatment planning.
• Prepare and break down operatories after each procedure, maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Manage patient flow by facilitating smooth handoffs and assisting in patient transitions throughout their visit.
• Ensure infection control standards are met by preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices to promote long‑term oral health.
• Take accurate impressions and bite registrations for custom dental appliances.
• Conduct digital iTero scans, providing state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic data.
• Assist with patient charting and documentation to support doctors in treatment planning and record‑keeping.
• Collaborate with the entire practice team to deliver exceptional patient experiences and achieve optimal patient satisfaction.
• Greet guests with a smile and prepare them for the dentist exam.
• Provide iTero scanner training and usage.
• Sterilize instruments and prepare treatment rooms.
• Record medical history for each guest.
• Perform X‑rays and chart existing and recommended treatments.
• Perform other duties as required to support the office and work collectively as a team to provide the best quality guest care.

Requirements

• Active Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience as an RDA in a dental practice.
• Willingness to travel to newly acquired offices as needed.

Benefits

• Monthly bonus potential.
• Medical insurance.
• Discounted dental benefits for the employee, spouse, and dependent children.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• CPR recertification.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee scholarship program.