Compassionate Dental Assistant - Collaborative Team

Johnson Family Dental; Griswold (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health Savings Account

Telemedicine

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee discounts

401k plan

Job summary

Smile Brands details a Dental Assistant role focused on supporting dentists and specialists in delivering high‑quality care. You will prepare rooms, assist during procedures, take X-rays where permitted, and educate patients on oral hygiene while upholding infection control standards.

The position emphasizes teamwork with clinicians and staff, ongoing learning, and a patient‑centered approach. CPR/BLS certification and state credentialing are required, with prior dental assisting experience

Qualifications

• CPR/BLS certification is required or must be obtained before start date.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team.
• Commitment to patient care and a positive attitude.
• State-specific dental assistant credentialing requirements must be met.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, treatment rooms, instruments and equipment for dental procedures.
• Assist dentists and specialists during examinations and procedures.
• Take and prepare dental X-rays and other records as allowed by state rules.
• Provide patients with guidance on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Maintain infection control, sterilization and safety standards.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

State credentialing

Willing to learn

Dental assisting experience

Job description

Smile Brands details a Dental Assistant role focused on supporting dentists and specialists in delivering high‑quality care. You will prepare rooms, assist during procedures, take X-rays where permitted, and educate patients on oral hygiene while upholding infection control standards.

The position emphasizes teamwork with clinicians and staff, ongoing learning, and a patient‑centered approach. CPR/BLS certification and state credentialing are required, with prior dental assisting experience