Dental Assistant

Horizon West Happenings; Horizon West (FL); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, family-oriented team environment

Growth and cross-training opportunities

Modern, high-tech office

Job summary

A local dental practice in Horizon West seeks a compassionate Dental Hygienist to enhance the patient experience and provide excellent healthcare. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary certifications, experience in four-handed dentistry, and a friendly demeanor. This role involves assisting the dentist in procedures, maintaining a clean environment, and engaging in community outreach. Join a supportive team that values meaningful patient relationships and offers growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• EFDA License, X-ray Certification, and CPR Certification are required.
• 2+ years of experience with four-handed dentistry is preferred.
• Familiarity with dental software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and comfort patients throughout their visit.
• Assist the dentist during various procedures.
• Perform cleaning and sterilizing of operatories and instruments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese

Education

EFDA License

X-ray Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

Oryx or similar dental software

PrimeScan/PrimeMill

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Compensation: From $18/hour, based on experience

Join Our Lakeview Family
At Lakeview Dental, we’re more than a dental office — we’re a hometown practice built on
warmth, trust, and genuine care for our Winter Garden and Horizon West community.We’re
seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Dental Hygienist who loves building patient
relationships and takes pride in educating patients on lifelong oral health. If you’re passionate
about prevention, teamwork, and providing the highest standard of care, we’d love to welcome
you to our growing team!

What You’ll Do

• Welcome and comfort patients throughout their visit, ensuring a positive experience
• Review and update patient medical/dental histories; record accurate vitals and notes
• Assist the dentist during procedures including fillings, crowns/bridges, root canals, implants, extractions, and dentures
• Support hygienists with perio charting, X-rays, and operatory turnover
• Take digital X-rays, pano, CBCT scans, and intraoral scans with precision and efficiency
• Clean, sterilize, and set up operatories and instruments according to OSHA standards
• Perform lab-related duties: impressions, model pouring, temporaries, polishing, retainers, bleaching trays
• Use PrimeScan/PrimeMill for scanning, designing, and milling restorations
• Manage lab cases and maintain efficient turnaround times
• Help maintain back-office cleanliness and stock inventory
• Assist front desk with check-in, scheduling, and patient communication as needed
• Support daily office setup and closing procedures

What You’ll Bring

• EFDA License, X-ray Certification, and CPR Certification (required)
• Familiarity with Oryx or similar dental software
• 2+ years of experience with four-handed dentistry (preferred)
• Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese (a plus!)
• A friendly attitude, attention to detail, and a passion for patient care
• Bonus points if you love creating social media content — we enjoy sharing smiles!

Why You’ll Love Lakeview Dental

• Friendly, family-oriented team environment
• Modern, high-tech office with CBCT and CAD/CAM
• Growth and cross-training opportunities
• Meaningful community involvement — we’re your neighbors, not just your dental team