Dental Assistant

About the Role

Join us and be part of a culture where your smile truly matters. At Ideal Dental, we’re on a mission to revolutionize dental care—and we want you to be part of the journey! As one of North America's fastest-growing dental groups, we're driven by our vision to provide exceptional, comprehensive dental services all under one roof. Established in 2008, we’re proud to be clinician-founded and clinician-led, with a focus on patient-centered care and an unwavering commitment to innovation and growth.

As a Dental Assistant at Ideal Dental, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional care and support to both our patients and dental team. You’ll be empowered with the training, tools, and resources to advance your career while making a real difference in the lives of those you serve. Every day, you’ll help create beautiful smiles and contribute to the health and well-being of the community.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a wide range of dental procedures, ensuring patients are comfortable and the treatment process runs smoothly.
• Take dental x-rays with precision and care 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 to guarantee patient safety.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, helping them develop habits that promote long-term oral health.
• Take accurate impressions and bite registrations, supporting the creation of custom dental appliances.
• Conduct digital iTero scans, providing accurate, state-of-the-art diagnostic data.
• Assist with patient charting and documentation, supporting doctors in their 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.
• Complete iTero scanner training and usage.
• Prep and educate guests before the doctor’s exam.
• Assist dentists with all procedures.
• Sterilize instruments.
• Prepare treatment rooms.
• Record medical history for each guest.
• Perform X-rays.
• Chart existing and recommended treatments.
• Perform other duties as required to support the office.
• Work collectively as a team to provide the best quality guest care.

Requirements

• Active Registered Dental Assistant License.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience as an RDA in a dental practice.

DeNovo Offices: New acquired offices may require travel.

Benefits

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

At Ideal Dental, we’re dedicated to putting smiles on the faces of our guests and our team. We foster a supportive, positive environment where every team member can thrive, grow, and enjoy their work.