Dental Assistant

360-Dental; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Profit sharing

Training & development

401(k)

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

360-Dental is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to join our team. You will assist the dentist during exams and procedures, manage scheduling, and perform administrative tasks to ensure a smooth patient experience.

The ideal candidate is a certified dental assistant from an accredited program with prior experience, friendly demeanor, and a commitment to creating a welcoming dental environment for clients.

Qualifications

• Certified dental assistant from an accredited program.
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred.
• Friendly, outgoing, and team oriented.
• Ability to schedule and organize administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with general procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, stock supplies.
• Prepare and cement temporary crowns.
• Take radiographs as directed.
• Perform coronal polishing.
• Familiarity with dental software.
• Any specialty dental assisting experience is a plus.

Skills

Dental assisting

Radiography

Intraoral imaging

Patient communication

Sterilization procedures

Cross-contamination prevention

Data confidentiality

Materials preparation

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Job description

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• 401(k)

Benefits / Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and caring Dental Assistant to join our team! As a Dental Assistant, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family. You will provide assistance to the dentist during exams and procedures and complete administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments. The ideal candidate is a certified dental assistant from a certified school and previous experience as a Dental Assistant. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Assists the doctor with all general dental procedures.
• Prepares all treatment rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilization of all instruments, cleaning and restocking.
• Prep & Cementing of Temporary Crowns.
• Takes radiographs as directed by the doctor.
• Coronal Polishing.
• Knowledge of dental software (Dentrix Ascend is a plus).
• Any specialty dental assisting experience is a plus.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Skilled in the use of standard dental office equipment including Autoclave, model trimmer, X-ray machine, and Intra Oral camera.
• Knowledge of cross contamination and how to prevent it.
• Ability to take radiographs, including CBCT, FMX, Pano and anterior PA's.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks in a timely, and independent manner.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate and express thoughts and ideas competently.
• Ability to quickly grasp relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to build rapport with clients