Dental Assistant: Implants, Dentures & Oral Surgery

Affordable Care, LLC; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Affordable Dentures & Implants in Hot Springs, AR is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to support dentists during denture procedures, implants, oral surgery, and prosthetic treatments. You will prepare operatories, take radiographs, and maintain infection control while educating patients on care and financing options.

Join a team with in-house lab professionals and broad prosthodontic exposure, offering ongoing training, career growth, and a patient-centered atmosphere dedicated to

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 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

Communication skills

Patient service

Teamwork

Organization

Compassionate care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental Assistant and X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Electronic patient records

Job description

Affordable Dentures & Implants in Hot Springs, AR is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to support dentists during denture procedures, implants, oral surgery, and prosthetic treatments. You will prepare operatories, take radiographs, and maintain infection control while educating patients on care and financing options.

Join a team with in-house lab professionals and broad prosthodontic exposure, offering ongoing training, career growth, and a patient-centered atmosphere dedicated to