Specialist 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!

Responsibilities

• Advanced Clinical Assisting: Efficiently assist the specialist with complex procedures (e.g., surgeries, root canals, implant placement) by anticipating needs and passing specialized instruments.
• Procedural Maintenance: Maintain a clean and clear operating field using suction, irrigation, and retraction techniques.
• Specialized Setup: Prepare and mix specialty-specific materials, such as bone grafts, impression materials, and sealers.
• Equipment Operation: Set up, operate, and troubleshoot equipment specific to the specialty (e.g., operating microscopes, 3D/CBCT scanners, ultrasonic units).
• Sterilization & Infection Control: Ensure all specialized instruments are meticulously counted, cleaned, and sterilized according to strict regulatory standards.
• Radiography: Take, process, and prepare high-quality, specialty-specific dental radiographs and images for the specialist's review.
• Patient Education: Deliver detailed pre- and post-operative instructions tailored to the specialty procedure.
• Patient Support: Prepare the patient for the procedure, provide comfort and support, and help manage anxiety.
• Documentation: Accurately document all clinical findings, procedures, materials used, and patient information in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Inventory Management: Track and manage the inventory of specialized supplies and materials to ensure the clinical area is always prepared.

Requirements

• Active Registered Dental Assistant License
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum of 1 year of dental experience
• Willingness to travel within assigned areas

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Passion for dental care and a desire to make a difference

Skills

• Proficiency in dental assisting techniques
• Knowledge of specialty dental procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment

Benefits

• MONTHLY BONUS POTENTIAL
• Medical insurance
• Discounted dental benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependent children
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K
• Employee scholarship program

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate your needs