Dental Assistant

Impress; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Modern clinics

High-energy international team

Career development

Job summary

Impress in Leeds is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our modern, paperless clinic that feels like a tech flagship. You will support doctors, manage patient flow, and handle 3D intraoral scanning and digital records.

Your day includes greeting patients, explaining procedures, maintaining high clinical standards, sterilizing instruments, and coordinating material prep. You'll work across front desk and clinical operations to ensure a smooth, stress-free patient journey.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a dental setting assisting dental professionals.
• Experience with EMRs, X-rays, intra-oral scanners and digital file management.
• Strong written communication and typing skills.
• Fluent English for team communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform 3D scans, X-rays, oral hygiene, sterilization of instruments, and coordinate material preparation.
• Lead patient reception, articulate treatment procedures, and ensure accuracy of clinical data in our digital systems.
• Support front desk duties and daily management tasks to maintain a seamless doctor-patient flow.
• Deliver high-quality results through initiative and teamwork.

Skills

3D intraoral scanning

Typing 40 wpm

Written communication

English fluency

Team collaboration

Mobility to travel between locations

Flexible scheduling

Tools

EMRs

Intra-oral scanners

X-ray imaging

Digital file management

Job description

As a Dental Assistant at Impress, you are the heartbeat of our clinic operations. Forget the traditional, dusty dental office-you will work in a sleek, paperless, and high-tech environment that feels more like a tech flagship than a clinic.

You will be the primary support for our doctors and the main point of contact for our patients. You are responsible for the daily flow of the clinic, from mastering 3D intraoral scanning to maintaining our high clinical standards. Your mission is to ensure every patient journey is efficient, professional, and entirely stress-free.

How You’ll Have Impact

• Clinical Excellence: Perform 3D scans, X-rays, oral hygiene, sterilization of instruments, and coordinate material preparation.
• Patient Operations: Lead patient reception, articulate treatment procedures, and ensure accuracy of clinical data in our digital systems.
• Clinic Management: Support front desk duties, daily management tasks, and maintain a seamless flow between doctor and patient.
• Quality Standard: Deliver "Impressive" results through self-motivation, leading by example and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Professional Experience: Prior experience in a dental setting assisting dental professionals.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience working with EMRs, X-rays, intra-oral scanners, and digital file management.
• Work Authorization: Valid work permit for the country of operation and full compliance with all dental healthcare laws.
• Hard Skills: Proficient typing (40 words per minute) and strong written communication.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand for 8 hours, coordinate movement of small instruments, and lift up to 45 lbs.
• Mobility & Availability: Ability to travel between clinic locations and work a flexible schedule (including nights, holidays, and weekends) based on business needs.
• Communication: We require fluency in English to communicate internally with the team.
• Teamwork & Mindset: Collaborative, empathetic, and positive attitude; adaptable to a constantly evolving environment.

What We Offer

• Incentive plan: Participate in the medical teams' incentive plan to share in our success.
• Environment: Modern, beautifully designed clinics with high-end equipment.
• Culture: High-energy international team. We thrive on hands‑on collaboration, a relentless drive for improvement, and celebrating our global wins.
• Benefits: Special discounts & benefits on treatments, aligners, and products.
• Growth: Comprehensive training for professional growth.
• Career Development: Dynamic, unique, and fast-paced environment with impressive career development opportunities.

At Impress we cultivate a culture of inclusion and diversity. We celebrate our employees' individual strengths, views, and experiences and we encourage all candidates to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other factor.