Dental Assistant

BUENA VIDA DENTAL SERVICES PLLC dba Buena Vida Dental Studio; Arizona; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Buena Vida Dental Studio in Tucson, AZ seeks a bilingual Dental Assistant (English/Spanish) to join a patient-centered team in a modern private practice. You’ll work closely with the doctor to deliver exceptional patient care and use digital scanning, radiography, and sterilization processes daily.

The role emphasizes comfort with technology, a positive attitude, and a dedication to creating a welcoming patient experience for diverse patients. Training and growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Spanish required.
• Professional appearance and coachable attitude.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Team player who loves helping people and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting and supporting the doctor.
• Educating patients and providing clear information.
• Digital scanning and taking radiographs.
• STERILIZATION and instrument organization.
• Room setup and turnover between patients.
• Assist with surgical procedures as needed.
• Help patients feel comfortable and informed.
• Support the team wherever needed.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Positive attitude

Team-first mentality

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication

Detail-oriented

Coachable professional appearance

Loves helping people

Comfortable with technology

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Dental Assistant (Bilingual - English/Spanish)

Buena Vida Dental Studio | Tucson, AZ

At Buena Vida Dental Studio, we believe dentistry is about changing lives—not just fixing teeth. We help people smile confidently, chew comfortably, sleep better, age beautifully, and ultimately enjoy a better quality of life. We call it Livin' La Buena Vida.

If you're energetic, positive, love people, enjoy learning new technology, and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, keep reading.

Who We're Looking For

• We're looking for someone who naturally makes people feel comfortable.
• Someone who walks into the room smiling.
• Someone who notices the little things.
• Someone who takes pride in creating an incredible patient experience.
• We don't expect perfection…
• We do expect heart.

Must-Haves

• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Positive attitude
• Team-first mentality
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• CoachableProfessional appearance
• Loves helping people
• Comfortable with technology

Bonus Points If You Have Experience With

• Digital scanners
• CBCT
• Dental photography
• Implants
• Surgical assisting
• Full-mouth rehabilitation
• Clear aligners
• Same-day dentistry
• Nitrous oxide
• Dentrix

Don't worry if you haven't done everything—we love teaching motivated people.

What You'll Do

You'll work directly alongside the doctor helping provide exceptional patient care. Your responsibilities include:

• Chairside assisting
• Patient education
• Digital scanning
• Taking radiographs
• Sterilization
• Instrument organization
• Room setup and turnover
• Assisting with surgical procedures
• Helping patients feel comfortable and informed
• Supporting our entire team wherever needed

Every day is different. Every day you'll learn something new.

Who You Are

• Every patient deserves to feel heard.
• Excellence lives in the details.
• There's always something new to learn.
• Positive attitudes are contagious.
• Teamwork makes everyone better.
• Dentistry changes lives.

Who We Are

Buena Vida Dental Studio is a modern private practice focused on comprehensive dentistry.

We provide:

• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Dental Implants
• Full Mouth Rehabilitation
• Clear Aligners
• Facial Esthetics
• Laser Dentistry
• Sleep Dentistry
• Digital Dentistry
• Comprehensive Preventive Care

We're passionate about continuing education, technology, and giving patients an experience they won't find anywhere else.

What You'll Love

• Supportive team culture
• Positive work environment
• Modern technology
• Opportunities for growth
• Continuing education
• Working alongside a doctor who loves to teach
• Being appreciated for your hard work

The Buena Vida Mindset

• We hire for character first.
• Skills can be taught.
• Kindness can't.
• We want teammates who genuinely care about people, enjoy learning, and bring positive energy every day.
• Our goal is simple:
• Deliver exceptional dentistry while making every patient feel like family.

Because when your smile and bite work together, life simply feels better—and you're one step closer to Livin' La Buena Vida.