Chairside Dental Assistant - Radiography Certified

NORTHWOOD DENTISTRY & BRACES; Yukon (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NORTHWOOD DENTISTRY & BRACES is seeking a dedicated Chairside Dental Assistant to support the clinical team in Yukon, OK. The role involves passing instruments, preparing materials, taking and developing radiographs, and maintaining a sterile, patient-friendly environment.

You will help educate patients on oral hygiene, update dental records, and assist with lab cases, while ensuring compliance with OSHA and HIPAA standards. Strong communication and efficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Dental assistant license/registration as per state regulation.
• Radiography/X-ray certification if applicable per duties.

Responsibilities

• Sit chairside to assist the dentist and pass instruments.
• Sterilize instruments and prepare dental materials.
• Take and develop dental radiographs where certified.
• Maintain infection control and a clean treatment area.
• Update patient records and assist with lab cases.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Patient communication

Infection control

Sterilization procedures

Radiography certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assistant license/registration

CPR certification

Tools

X-ray equipment handling

Job description

NORTHWOOD DENTISTRY & BRACES is seeking a dedicated Chairside Dental Assistant to support the clinical team in Yukon, OK. The role involves passing instruments, preparing materials, taking and developing radiographs, and maintaining a sterile, patient-friendly environment.

You will help educate patients on oral hygiene, update dental records, and assist with lab cases, while ensuring compliance with OSHA and HIPAA standards. Strong communication and efficiency are essential.