Dental Assistant

Suttondentalgroup; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dental practice as a Dental Assistant, where you will support a team dedicated to providing high-quality dental care. Engage with patients, assist during treatments, and participate in community events to promote oral health. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on teamwork and patient care.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Qualifications

• X-ray certification preferred.
• Certified dental assistant credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care to every patient.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative instructions.
• Assist dental staff during treatments.

Skills

Bi-lingual in Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, one smile at a time! At Benevis, we create over a million smiles a year in the communities we serve and believe that every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care. This mission drives everything we do. With over 3000 employees across the country, from clinical to support staff, we are united in our mission to create happy, healthy smiles through providing high-quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. Are you ready to join us in creating our next million smiles? We have JUST the opportunity for you.

Position: Dental Assistant

We are actively seeking a Dental Assistant to join our growing team! As a Dental Assistant (DA), you are an integral part of the care team, supporting the office and assisting professional dental staff with treatment. Support our mission to provide excellent dental care in the community and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a team that values teamwork and genuinely cares about its patients.

Opportunities to Make an Impact

• Participate in local community events, including school screenings and presentations, to promote a positive image of our practice
• Engage in morning huddles, contribute ideas, and recognize team members’ efforts
• Enjoy working with children, who make up over 70% of our patient base

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care to every patient
• Guide parents of minors and patients through our processes before treatment
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative instructions
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment
• Take x-rays and save them to patient charts (location dependent)
• Ensure the operational readiness of the hygiene bay and operatory rooms
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures
• Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste, and prepare impression materials
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, chairs, and rooms
• Assist dental staff during treatments, including:
• Document patient information and procedures
• Assist with suctioning, retraction, and suturing during surgeries
• Pour, trim, and polish impression casts
• Fabricate custom impression trays
• Adhere to all regulations, standards, and compliance programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• X-ray certification preferred (state and practice dependent)
• Certified dental assistant credentials preferred (state and practice dependent)
• Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus (location dependent)
• Commitment to integrity and compliance with all regulations and standards

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and monthly performance bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, and more
• Continuing education reimbursement and certification training (CPR, Radiology, Nitrous Oxide, etc.)

We value teamwork, mutual respect, and cooperation. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.