Dental Assistant: Implants, Dentures & Oral Surgery

Affordable Care, LLC; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Affordable Dentures & Implants in Virginia is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to support dentists and lab professionals in dentures, implants, and prosthodontics. You’ll assist with chairside care through all stages of treatment and ensure high-quality patient experiences.

The role offers hands-on experience in removable prosthetics, denture impressions, oral surgery support, and a fast-paced practice that values teamwork, professional growth, and meticulous infection control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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 chairside patient care and create a welcoming 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 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

Strong communication

Patient service

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental Assistant and X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Affordable Dentures & Implants in Virginia is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to support dentists and lab professionals in dentures, implants, and prosthodontics. You’ll assist with chairside care through all stages of treatment and ensure high-quality patient experiences.

The role offers hands-on experience in removable prosthetics, denture impressions, oral surgery support, and a fast-paced practice that values teamwork, professional growth, and meticulous infection control.