Dental Assistant: Dentures & Implants Specialist

Affordable Care, LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation days

PTO days

Hospital indemnity

Accident

Critical illness insurance options

Job summary

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 dentures, dental implants, oral surgery, and removable prosthetics, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career.

You’ll provide chairside support, prepare operatories, and assist dentists during denture procedures, implants, and extractions.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Dental Assistant

X-ray certification

Patient service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

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 dentures, dental implants, oral surgery, and removable prosthetics, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career.

You’ll provide chairside support, prepare operatories, and assist dentists during denture procedures, implants, and extractions.