Dental Assistant: Chairside Care & Patient Education

Dental Excellence Group; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Excellence Group in Northwest Ohio is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the clinical team across a range of procedures and patient care tasks. The role focuses on preparing the operatory, assisting the dentist, and educating patients and parents about treatment plans and at-home care.

You will help with imaging, sterilization, and basic lab tasks, while also supporting inventory and workflow to keep the practice efficient and welcoming for families.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about dentistry and able to work with the doctor across a wider variety of dental procedures.
• Comfortable guiding patients and parents about treatment needs and aftercare.
• Willing to become credentialed at the hospital where our Pediatric Dentist goes.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Education: Greet patients, ensure comfort, obtain health histories, take vital signs, and capture X-rays.
• Clinical Assistance: Prepare operatory, assist the dentist during procedures, perform expanded functions, and support hospital anesthesia cases as needed.
• Lab & Sterilization: Take impressions, pour models, and maintain sterilization protocols.
• Office & Inventory Support: Help with inventory, restock supplies, and support team as needed.

Job description

Dental Excellence Group in Northwest Ohio is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the clinical team across a range of procedures and patient care tasks. The role focuses on preparing the operatory, assisting the dentist, and educating patients and parents about treatment plans and at-home care.

You will help with imaging, sterilization, and basic lab tasks, while also supporting inventory and workflow to keep the practice efficient and welcoming for families.