Dental Assistant

Hometown Dental; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hometown Dental in Canton, MI seeks a full-time Dental Assistant to support doctors and ensure an exceptional patient experience. Responsibilities include chairside assisting, room prep, X-ray imaging, sterilization, and patient education.

The ideal candidate has dental assisting certification, excellent communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience preferred.
• Dental assisting certification/credentials as required by Michigan regulations.
• Strong understanding of infection control and sterilization procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Warm, friendly, and professional personality.
• Dependable, organized, and able to work effectively in a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced dental environment.
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a wide range of dental procedures.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms and instruments.
• Take dental X-rays and assist with digital imaging.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection-control standards.
• Provide compassionate chairside support and patient education.
• Help patients feel comfortable and confident during visits.
• Prepare materials and instruments for restorative and surgical procedures.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Dental assisting

Infection control

Communication

Team player

Education

Dental assisting certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Location:Ardent Dental - Hometown Full-Time Dental AssistantHometown Dental — Canton, MI Pay range $19-23 depending on experienceHometown Dental is looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and dependable Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our growing team in Canton, Michigan!We are a patient-focused dental practice providing comprehensive family, cosmetic, restorative, implant, orthodontic, and emergency dental care. Our goal is to create a welcoming, comfortable experience for every patient while delivering high-quality dentistry using modern technology.What You'll DoAs a Dental Assistant at Hometown Dental, you will play an important role in supporting our doctors and providing an excellent patient experience. Responsibilities include:Assisting the dentist during a wide range of dental proceduresPreparing and maintaining treatment rooms and instrumentsTaking dental X-rays and assisting with digital imagingSterilizing instruments and maintaining infection-control standardsProviding compassionate chairside support and patient educationHelping patients feel comfortable and confident throughout their visitsPreparing materials and instruments for restorative and surgical proceduresMaintaining accurate clinical documentationSupporting the dental team with day-to-day clinical needsWhat We're Looking ForPrevious dental assisting experience preferredDental assisting certification/credentials as required by Michigan regulationsStrong understanding of infection control and sterilization proceduresExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsWarm, friendly, and professional personalityDependable, organized, and able to work effectively in a teamComfortable working in a fast-paced dental environmentCommitment to providing exceptional patient careWhy Join Hometown Dental?At Hometown Dental, we believe patients should feel like family. We pride ourselves on personalized attention, a welcoming environment, and comprehensive care all under one roof. Our practice also utilizes modern dental technology, including 3D X-rays and intraoral scanning.You'll have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced dental team while gaining exposure to a broad range of procedures and treatments.Position: Full-Time Dental AssistantLocation: Hometown Dental, 45650 Ford Rd, Canton, MI 48187Schedule: Monday–Thursday 9-5pm Friday 9-2pm,Ready to Join Our Team?If you're a motivated Dental Assistant who takes pride in patient care and wants to be part of a friendly, growing dental practice, we'd love to hear from you!FLSA Status:Non-ExemptWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.