Dental Assistant — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Affinity Dental Management, Inc.; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Continuing education and training

Job summary

Preferred Dental of Cromwell is seeking Dental Assistants for full-time and part-time roles in Cromwell, CT. The practice offers modern facilities, nine operatories, and a patient-focused environment with weekday hours and no evenings or weekends.

You will support chairside procedures, take diagnostic X-rays, and help maintain sterile, efficient operatory spaces while delivering high-quality patient care. Training and career development are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Dental Assistant program diploma or certificate preferred.
• Current CT Dental Assistant credentials and applicable DANB/ICE/RHS certifications preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• 2+ years of dental office experience preferred.
• Previous chairside dental assisting experience strongly preferred.
• Dentrix experience is a plus.
• Experience assisting dental specialists is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and patient service skills.
• Dependable, collaborative, and comfortable working in a busy clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, comfortable, and welcoming experience for every patient.
• Prepare treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials for procedures.
• Provide efficient chairside assistance, including instrument transfer, suction, and clinical support.
• Take and process diagnostic-quality digital x-rays.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain treatment areas in accordance with infection control and OSHA standards.
• Document dental services and maintain accurate patient records.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative instructions.
• Maintain equipment and help ensure operatories remain organized and treatment-ready.
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering and stocking clinical supplies.
• Collaborate with providers and team members to support smooth patient flow and an exceptional patient experience

Skills

Patient care

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Communication

X-ray imaging

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant program diploma

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Preferred Dental of Cromwell is seeking Dental Assistants for full-time and part-time roles in Cromwell, CT. The practice offers modern facilities, nine operatories, and a patient-focused environment with weekday hours and no evenings or weekends.

You will support chairside procedures, take diagnostic X-rays, and help maintain sterile, efficient operatory spaces while delivering high-quality patient care. Training and career development are available.