Dental Assistant II — Four-Handed Dentistry & Growth

Dental Wellness of Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Dental Wellness of Charlotte is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant II with at least 2 years chairside experience to join our private practice, renowned for precise care in a warm, collaborative, drama-free environment.

You will perform four-handed dentistry, handle NC DA II duties, use OpenDental and digital imaging, and uphold stringent infection control while delivering exceptional patient care from seating to dismissal.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years chairside dental assisting experience.
• Must meet NC State Board DA II requirements (CODA-accredited program, DANB CDA, or 3,000+ chairside hours with required NC coursework).
• Certifications: NC Dental Radiography, CPR/BLS, NC Coronal Polishing (preferred/required per credential path), NC Nitrous Oxide Monitoring (preferred).
• Experience with OpenDental and digital imaging systems is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting across restorative, cosmetic (Bioclear), crown & bridge, implant, and surgical procedures.
• Perform all delegable NC DA II duties (polishing, matrix placement, impressions/scans, temporary crowns, nitrous monitoring).
• Capture digital radiographs and intraoral photos; update notes, treatment plans and records in OpenDental.
• Welcome patients, review histories and vitals, explain procedures and post‑op instructions, ensure comfort from seating to dismissal.
• Maintain OSHA/CDC/NC sterilization protocols; turnover operatories efficiently; assist with inventory and lab cases.

Skills

Chairside dentistry

OpenDental

Digital imaging

Infection control

Education

NC DA II qualification requirements

Tools

Digital radiography

Job description

Dental Wellness of Charlotte is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant II with at least 2 years chairside experience to join our private practice, renowned for precise care in a warm, collaborative, drama-free environment.

You will perform four-handed dentistry, handle NC DA II duties, use OpenDental and digital imaging, and uphold stringent infection control while delivering exceptional patient care from seating to dismissal.