Dental Assistant: Growth, Team Care, Benefits

Desort; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental discounts

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Desort is seeking a Dental Assistant in Nashville, TN to support dentists and the clinical team in delivering efficient, high-quality patient care. You will assist chairside, prepare patients, take X-rays, document histories, and help with charting while maintaining infection control and a clean workflow.

This role emphasizes teamwork, patient communication, and ongoing professional development, with responsibilities spanning clinical support and administrative tasks to ensure smooth patient

Qualifications

• Active Registered Dental Assistant license or applicable credential.
• Current CPR certification.
• 6 months to 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of dental procedures, infection control, and sterilization practices.
• Ability to perform or assist with dental radiography as permitted by applicable requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Organized, dependable, and attentive to detail.
• Willingness to learn and develop additional clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists with a variety of dental procedures.
• Prepare patients and operatories before and after appointments.
• Take dental X-rays and support diagnostic procedures.
• Obtain and document patient medical histories.
• Assist with patient charting and treatment documentation.
• Take dental impressions and bite registrations as needed.
• Perform digital intraoral scans when required.
• Prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and pre- and post-treatment care.
• Support smooth patient flow throughout the practice.
• Maintain infection control and workplace safety standards.
• Collaborate with dentists and other team members to provide quality patient care.
• Perform additional clinical and administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Infection control

Teamwork

Communication

Detail-oriented

Willingness to learn

Job description

Desort is seeking a Dental Assistant in Nashville, TN to support dentists and the clinical team in delivering efficient, high-quality patient care. You will assist chairside, prepare patients, take X-rays, document histories, and help with charting while maintaining infection control and a clean workflow.

This role emphasizes teamwork, patient communication, and ongoing professional development, with responsibilities spanning clinical support and administrative tasks to ensure smooth patient