Chairside Dental Assistant — Quick, Precise Patient Care

Prague Family Dentistry; Prague (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Prague Family Dentistry is seeking a dedicated Chairside Dental Assistant to support the dental team and ensure a positive patient experience. You will assist the dentist, prepare materials, take X-rays when certified, and maintain a clean, instrument-ready operatory.

Responsibilities include patient comfort, infection control per OSHA and HIPAA rules, updating charts, ordering supplies, and assisting with lab cases.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current dental assistant license, registration, or permit as required by applicable state regulations.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Radiography/X-ray certification required if applicable to job duties and state regulations.
• Expanded Functions Preferred: Radiation, Coronal Polishing / Topical Fluoride, Sealants, Nitrous Oxide, Parenteral / Pediatric Anesthesia, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Sit chairside to relax the patient and hand the dentist proper equipment during appointments.
• Sterilize instruments, prepare dental materials and cements, process and mount radiographs and pour and trim cast molds.
• Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays) when certified.
• Preventing the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean work environment.
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Providing patients with instructions for oral care following treatment.
• Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth).
• Create, send and track lab cases.
• Monitor, order and maintain budget for dental supplies.
• Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer.
• Assisting in updating and maintaining client dental records / charts.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Prague Family Dentistry is seeking a dedicated Chairside Dental Assistant to support the dental team and ensure a positive patient experience. You will assist the dentist, prepare materials, take X-rays when certified, and maintain a clean, instrument-ready operatory.

Responsibilities include patient comfort, infection control per OSHA and HIPAA rules, updating charts, ordering supplies, and assisting with lab cases.