Dental Assistant: Compassionate Chairside Care

Custom Dental; Bonham (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Dental in Bonham, TX is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant for in-person, full/part-time support. You will assist the dentist chairside, handle radiographs with Dexis/Nomad, manage patient histories, and maintain instrument sterility to uphold OSHA standards.

This role emphasizes patient comfort, clear communication, and accurate documentation, with opportunities to learn Dentrix and related systems.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting experience preferred but not required (training available).
• X-ray certification required or must be obtained within a designated timeframe.
• Ability to learn and follow clinical systems, dental terminology, and procedural workflows.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down operatories for all procedures.
• Assist the doctor chairside during examinations and treatments.
• Take radiographs using Dexis and Nomad systems.
• Update and review patient medical histories.
• Assist with clinical charting and accurate clinical notes.
• Take impressions, digital scans, and intraoral photos.
• Assist with patient comfort during visits, including seating and communication.
• Manage and stock operatories with necessary supplies.

Skills

Team player

Calm under pressure

Detail oriented

Friendly patient care

Clear communicator

Education

X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Dexis

Nomad

Intraoral cameras

Dental Intel

CDCT scan

Job description

Custom Dental in Bonham, TX is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant for in-person, full/part-time support. You will assist the dentist chairside, handle radiographs with Dexis/Nomad, manage patient histories, and maintain instrument sterility to uphold OSHA standards.

This role emphasizes patient comfort, clear communication, and accurate documentation, with opportunities to learn Dentrix and related systems.