Dental Assistant: Prosthodontics & Implants Expert

Colonial Group; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Affordable Dentures & Implants in Portsmouth, VA is hiring a compassionate Dental Assistant. You will provide chairside support, prepare operatories, and assist with dentures, implants, oral surgery, and prosthetic treatments while educating patients on plans and care.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, dental assistant and X-ray certification (where required by state), strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; state-specific dental assistant and X-ray certification as needed.
• Ability to provide compassionate patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support and ensure a welcoming patient experience from check-in to treatment.
• Prepare operatories, instruments, equipment and materials for each patient.
• Assist dentists with denture procedures, implants, oral surgery, extractions and prosthetic treatments as directed.
• Take and assist with denture impressions and wax bites under dentist guidance.
• Maintain infection control standards and proper sterilization of instruments and rooms.
• Educate patients on treatment options, post-operative care, and financial packages.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental Assistant and X-ray certification

Tools

Dentrix

Electronic health records

Job description

Affordable Dentures & Implants in Portsmouth, VA is hiring a compassionate Dental Assistant. You will provide chairside support, prepare operatories, and assist with dentures, implants, oral surgery, and prosthetic treatments while educating patients on plans and care.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, dental assistant and X-ray certification (where required by state), strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.