Dental Assistant – Midwest City, OK

Desort; Midwest (WY, OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentive eligibility

Professional development

Continuing education opportunities

Team collaboration

Career growth

Training resources

Job summary

Desort, a Midwest City, OK dental practice, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in delivering efficient, high-quality patient care. You will perform chairside assistance, patient preparation, radiography, infection control, and treatment documentation for a range of dental procedures.

This on-site role offers opportunities for professional development, competitive hourly pay, and a collaborative team environment committed to patient comfort and excellence in care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Completion of a Dental Assisting program or at least 1 year of experience.
• Current CPR and X-ray certification for chairside duties.
• Knowledge of infection control, HIPAA, and patient privacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontists during a variety of orthodontic procedures.
• Prepare and set up treatment rooms and equipment.
• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatment and assist with braces components.
• Take dental impressions, digital scans, radiographs, and records.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Coordinate and track orthodontic lab cases and appliances.
• Support efficient patient flow and clinical operations.
• Communicate effectively with patients and team members.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental Assisting program or 1 year experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dental Assistant — Midwest City, OK

A dental practice is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in delivering efficient, high-quality patient care. The role involves chairside assistance, patient preparation, radiography, infection control, treatment documentation, and assisting with a variety of dental procedures and specialties.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontists during a variety of orthodontic procedures
• Prepare and set up treatment rooms and equipment
• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatment
• Assist with brackets, bands, wires, aligners, and other orthodontic appliances
• Take dental impressions, digital scans, radiographs, and orthodontic records as directed
• Sterilize instruments and maintain proper infection control procedures
• Provide patients with instructions regarding oral hygiene, braces, aligners, and appliance care
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Coordinate and track orthodontic lab cases and appliances
• Support efficient patient flow and clinical operations
• Communicate effectively with patients, orthodontists, and other team members
• Maintain a positive and professional patient experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a Dental Assisting program or at least 1 year of Dental Assistant experience
• Current Dental Assisting Permit
• Current CPR certification
• Current X-ray certification required for chairside duties
• Knowledge of dental procedures, infection control, and sterilization
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Understanding of HIPAA and patient privacy requirements
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Reliable attendance and ability to work effectively in a clinical environment
• Valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance if required for business-related driving

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Incentive eligibility
• Opportunities for professional development
• Continuing education opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for career growth
• Training and development resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

This dental organization is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.