Dental Assistant — Growth, iTero Tech, and Benefits

Ideal-Dental; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Discounted dental benefits

Paid holidays

PTO

CPR recertification

401K

Employee scholarship program

Job summary

Ideal Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant to support our growing practice in Texas. You will assist with a wide range of procedures, take x-rays, and help maintain a clean, efficient operatory environment. You will also manage patient flow and educate patients on oral hygiene while ensuring infection control best practices.

Qualifications include an active RDA license and CPR, with 6–12 months of RDA experience. Travel to new DeNovo offices may be required as we expand.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Dental Assistant License.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience as an RDA in a dental practice.
• DeNovo Offices: New acquired offices may require travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a wide range of dental procedures, ensuring patients are comfortable and the treatment process runs smoothly.
• Take dental x-rays with precision and care to support accurate diagnoses and treatment planning.
• Prepare and break down operatories after each procedure, maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Manage patient flow by facilitating smooth handoffs and assisting in patient transitions throughout their visit.
• Ensure infection control standards are met by preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment to guarantee patient safety.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, helping them develop habits that promote long-term oral health.
• Take accurate impressions and bite registrations, supporting the creation of custom dental appliances.
• Conduct digital iTero scans, providing accurate, state-of-the-art diagnostic data.
• Assist with patient charting and documentation, supporting doctors in their treatment planning and record-keeping.
• Collaborate with the entire practice team to deliver exceptional patient experiences and achieve optimal patient satisfaction.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

Dental imaging

iTero scanner usage

Team collaboration

Education

Active RDA License

CPR certification

Tools

iTero scanner

X-ray equipment

Job description

Ideal Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant to support our growing practice in Texas. You will assist with a wide range of procedures, take x-rays, and help maintain a clean, efficient operatory environment. You will also manage patient flow and educate patients on oral hygiene while ensuring infection control best practices.

Qualifications include an active RDA license and CPR, with 6–12 months of RDA experience. Travel to new DeNovo offices may be required as we expand.