Dental Assistant

Charlotte Dentistry®; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte Dentistry® is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in Charlotte, NC. The role includes chairside assistance, room setup, instrument sterilization, and patient comfort management to ensure smooth patient flow during procedures.

You will assist with cleanings, restorations, and orthodontic treatments, gather patient information, and process radiographs as permitted, delivering clear post-treatment instructions and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent experience preferred.
• Current dental assistant certification and radiography certification (as required by North Carolina) preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support during clinical procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and organize dental instruments.
• Follow sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Assist with cleanings, restorations, and orthodontic treatments.
• Gather and update patient information and medical histories.
• Take and process dental radiographs as permitted; provide post-treatment instructions.

Skills

Chairside support

Patient preparation

Treatment room setup

Sterilization

Infection control

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Accredited dental assisting program

Radiography certification (NC) preferred

Job description

Company Description

Charlotte Dentistry® has been serving Charlotte, NC and the surrounding area for more than 33 years, providing family-focused dental care for patients of all ages. The practice offers comprehensive services beyond routine cleanings, including cosmetic dentistry such as whitening, dental implants, and veneers. Charlotte Dentistry® also supports orthodontic needs with braces and Invisalign and is recognized as the ONLY Elite Preferred Provider in the South. The team is known for delivering care with a gentle approach and a commitment to high-quality clinical standards, making it a trusted choice for the community.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Dental Assistant role based in Charlotte, NC. The Dental Assistant will support dentists and hygienists during clinical procedures, including chairside assistance, preparation of treatment rooms, and patient comfort management. Daily responsibilities include organizing and maintaining dental instruments and supplies, following proper sterilization protocols, and assisting with oral care procedures such as cleanings, restorations, and orthodontic treatments. The role also involves gathering and updating patient information, taking and processing dental radiographs as permitted, and providing clear post-treatment instructions. The Dental Assistant will contribute to a welcoming environment, support efficient patient flow, and uphold safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Dental Assisting, including chairside support, patient preparation, and treatment room setup.
• Candidates should possess skills in Dental Care and Dentistry to assist with a range of general and cosmetic procedures.
• Candidates should possess skills in Oral Care, including educating patients on proper hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Candidates should possess skills in Sterilization, including adherence to infection control protocols and safe handling of instruments.
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent experience preferred.
• Current dental assistant certification and radiography certification (as required by North Carolina) preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to patient-centered care.