Dental Assistant

Affordable Care, LLC; McKees Rocks (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team. You will work alongside experienced dentists and in-house lab professionals to support denture procedures, implants, oral surgery, and removable prosthetics.

Join a fast-paced, supportive environment where your skills are valued, and ongoing training helps you grow professionally while restoring patients' smiles and confidence.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and patient service skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Commitment to teamwork and compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support and ensure a welcoming patient experience from check-in to treatment.
• Prepare operatories, instruments, and materials for each patient.
• Assist dentists during denture procedures, implants, oral surgery, extractions, and prosthetic treatments.
• Take alginate denture impressions and select impression trays; prepare wax bites as directed.
• Assist with denture insertions, relines, repairs, and expanded duties where permitted.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, options, and post-operative care.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental Assistant and X-ray certification

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Join Affordable Dentures & Implants and Help Create Healthy, Confident Smiles!

Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking a compassionate, skilled Dental Assistant to join our growing team. If you're passionate about patient care and want to expand your experience in prosthodontics, dental implants, oral surgery, and removable prosthetics, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Our team partners with experienced dentists and in-house lab professionals to deliver high-quality, life-changing tooth replacement solutions to hundreds of thousands of patients each year. We offer a supportive, fast-paced environment where your skills are valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and every day brings the opportunity to restore confidence through exceptional patient care.

Why Join Us?

• Specialized experience in dentures, dental implants, prosthodontics, and oral surgery
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced dentists and dental laboratory professionals
• Career growth and ongoing training opportunities
• Collaborative, team-focused work environment
• Rewarding career helping patients regain their smiles, confidence, and quality of life

What You'll Do

As a Dental Assistant, you'll provide exceptional chairside support while helping patients throughout every stage of their treatment experience.

• Deliver outstanding patient care and create a welcoming, positive experience from check-in through treatment.
• Prepare operatories, instruments, equipment, and materials before each patient appointment.
• Assist dentists during denture procedures, dental implant placement, oral surgery, extractions, and prosthetic treatments in accordance with state regulations.
• Take and assist with alginate denture impressions, select appropriate impression trays, and prepare wax bites under dentist direction.
• Assist with denture insertions, adjustments, relines, repairs, and other expanded duties where permitted by state law.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, denture options, implant procedures, post-operative care, home care instructions, and financial packages.
• Obtain and document patient medical histories, treatment information, and clinical notes accurately.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays) in accordance with state certification requirements.
• Maintain strict infection prevention and sterilization standards by cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments and operatories.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering clinical supplies.
• Support daily office operations, including maintaining a clean, organized clinical environment.
• Travel occasionally for training and continuing education opportunities as needed.
• Perform additional duties to support patient care and office success.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Dental Assistant and X-ray certification (where required by state)
• Strong communication and patient service skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and compassionate patient care

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year of dental assisting experience
• Experience assisting with dentures, removable prosthetics, or dental implants
• Experience taking denture impressions and wax bites
• Experience assisting with oral surgery and extractions