Dental Assistant

The Smile Line Studio; Kansas; On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smile Line Studio in Kansas is seeking a Dental Assistant to support general dentistry with patient prep, chairside assistance, radiography, and infection control. You will work with a small team and report to the Lead Dental Assistant.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, assisting dentists, performing radiographs per safety protocols, sterilizing instruments, maintaining records, educating patients, and ensuring equipment is well-maintained.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in dental assisting.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Proficiency in dental radiography.
• Knowledge of infection control practices.
• Strong patient care and chairside assistance skills.
• Experience using dental software.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental procedures.
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists during treatments.
• Conduct dental radiography following safety protocols.
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Educate patients on dental care and procedures.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Monitor compliance with infection control and safety standards.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Infection control

Dental software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Job Description

The Dental Assistant plays a vital role in supporting general dentistry by preparing patients, providing chairside assistance, managing radiography, and maintaining a sterile and efficient environment. Working closely within a small team of 1-3 assistants and reporting to the Lead Dental Assistant, this position ensures smooth clinical operations and exceptional patient care without any travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental procedures
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists during treatments
• Conduct dental radiography following safety protocols
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Educate patients on dental care and procedures
• Perform routine equipment maintenance
• Monitor compliance with infection control and safety standards

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in dental assisting

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in dental radiography
• Knowledge of infection control practices
• Strong patient care and chairside assistance skills
• Experience using dental software
• Excellent communication and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment