Dental Assistant: Expert Chairside Support & Patient Care

Specialty Dental Brands; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Dental Brands is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support dentists by preparing treatment rooms, assisting chairside, and maintaining a clean, compliant clinical environment. The role requires at least one year of experience, an active RDA certification, strong dental terminology, and excellent patient communication.

You will help with X-rays, infection control, record-keeping, and patient education, contributing to efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of dental assisting experience.
• Active RDA certification or license (state requirements vary).
• Strong understanding of dental terminology and clinical procedures.
• Excellent communication and patient-centered interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Reliable and punctual, with flexibility to support team needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental treatment, ensuring comfort and readiness for procedures.
• Assist the dentist chairside during examinations and dental procedures.
• Maintain infection control standards by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up operatories, and preparing materials.
• Take and process dental X-rays as prescribed, following safety protocols and certification requirements.
• Collect and record patient medical and dental histories, vital signs, and treatment information in patient records.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control as directed by the dentist.
• Provide post-operative instructions and patient care guidance as instructed.
• Assist with managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
• Form preliminary impressions for study models and assist with fabricating temporary restorations, when permitted by state regulations.
• Protect, maintain, and monitor dental equipment and tools to ensure proper functionality.
• Order dental supplies and assist with inventory management.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and all required training and safety standards.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support daily operations and evolving practice needs.

Skills

Dental terminology

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

RDA certification or license

Job description

Specialty Dental Brands is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support dentists by preparing treatment rooms, assisting chairside, and maintaining a clean, compliant clinical environment. The role requires at least one year of experience, an active RDA certification, strong dental terminology, and excellent patient communication.

You will help with X-rays, infection control, record-keeping, and patient education, contributing to efficient workflows.