Dental Assistant — Implants, Dentures & Oral Surgery

Affordable Care, LLC; Carencro (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation days

PTO

Ancillary insurance

Job summary

Affordable Dentures & Implants in the United States is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to join our growing team and support both chairside care and denture procedures.

You’ll work with dentists and in-house lab professionals on implants, oral surgery, and removable prosthetics, ensuring patient comfort, accurate records, and adherence to safety protocols in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Dental Assistant and X-ray certification (where required by state).
• Strong communication and patient service skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding patient care and create a welcoming, positive experience from check-in through treatment.
• Prepare operatories, instruments, equipment, and materials before each patient appointment.
• Assist dentists during denture procedures, dental implant placement, oral surgery, extractions, and prosthetic treatments.
• Take and assist with alginate denture impressions, select appropriate impression trays, and prepare wax bites under dentist direction.
• Assist with denture insertions, adjustments, relines, repairs, and other expanded duties where permitted by state law.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, denture options, implant procedures, post-operative care, home care instructions, and financial packages.
• Obtain and document patient medical histories, treatment information, and clinical notes accurately.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays) in accordance with state certification requirements.
• Maintain strict infection prevention and sterilization standards by cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments and operatories.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering clinical supplies.
• Support daily office operations, including maintaining a clean, organized clinical environment.
• Travel occasionally for training and continuing education opportunities as needed.
• Perform additional duties to support patient care and office success.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental Assistant and X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

EHR

Job description

Affordable Dentures & Implants in the United States is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to join our growing team and support both chairside care and denture procedures.

You’ll work with dentists and in-house lab professionals on implants, oral surgery, and removable prosthetics, ensuring patient comfort, accurate records, and adherence to safety protocols in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.