Dental Assistant: Dentures & Implants Specialist

Affordable Care, LLC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking a compassionate, skilled Dental Assistant to join our team in Sacramento, CA. You’ll support dentists across dentures, implants, and oral surgery, handling chairside care, impressions, and radiographs while upholding infection control standards.

The role emphasizes patient care, education on treatment plans, and collaboration with in-house lab professionals. Join a fast-paced, growth-driven practice focused on high-quality tooth replacement solutions.

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.
• Travel occasionally for training and continuing education opportunities as needed.
• Perform additional duties to support patient care and office success.

Job description

Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking a compassionate, skilled Dental Assistant to join our team in Sacramento, CA. You’ll support dentists across dentures, implants, and oral surgery, handling chairside care, impressions, and radiographs while upholding infection control standards.

The role emphasizes patient care, education on treatment plans, and collaboration with in-house lab professionals. Join a fast-paced, growth-driven practice focused on high-quality tooth replacement solutions.