Dental Assistant

Knoxville Smiles; Ten Mile (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k)

Free CE courses

Advanced technology

Job summary

Knoxville Smiles in Knoxville, TN seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant to support restorative and surgical dentistry with a patient-focused approach. You will work in a fast-paced clinic using advanced technology and modern equipment, ensuring efficient chairside assistance and patient comfort.

Qualifications include Tennessee Dental Assisting Licensure and experience in general and surgical dentistry; sedation monitoring is a plus.

Qualifications

• Dentistry experience preferred in general and surgical settings.
• Strong communication and patient-focused approach.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in general and surgical dentistry.
• Support implant procedures and sedation monitoring when applicable.
• Provide chairside assistance and patient comfort in restorative and surgical cases.

Skills

Dental assisting

Surgical dentistry

Sedation monitoring

Communication

Team oriented

Education

Tennessee Dental Assisting Licensure

Job description

Overview

Knoxville Smiles is seeking a talented and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing team in Knoxville, TN! If you're looking for an opportunity to work with advanced technology and cutting-edge dentistry and to join a supportive team passionate about patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Our practice is committed to providing exceptional dental experiences through innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence. We offer a fast-paced, rewarding environment where team members are encouraged to expand their skills and grow professionally. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and thrives in both restorative and surgical settings.

We are especially interested in candidates who have experience in general dentistry, implantology, and sedation dentistry. Preference will be given to dental assistants with experience assisting in surgical procedures and monitoring sedated patients.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Monday and Fridays, 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) options
• Free CE courses provided by our affiliated vendors
• Advanced technology and modern dental equipment
• Exposure to advanced dentistry and implant procedures
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Tennessee Dental Assisting Licensure
• Experience as a Dental Assistant preferred
• Experience in general dentistry and surgical dentistry strongly preferred
• Sedation dentistry experience and/or sedation monitoring experience is a plus
• Strong communication skills and a patient-focused approach
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and strong work ethic