Dental Assistant: Radiography & Coronal Polishing Pro

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dental Assistant at University of Kentucky supports high-quality dental care by preparing patients and treatment areas, assisting dentists chairside, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining accurate patient records in Epic.

The role includes coronal polishing and radiography, managing supplies, upholding infection-control protocols, and contributing to smooth daily clinic operations through teamwork and respectful communication with colleagues and patients.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) at time of hire through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Must obtain Coronal Polishing and Dental X-ray competencies within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred experience in dentistry or dental assisting roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists chairside during dental treatments.
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for procedures.
• Sterilize instruments and set up operatories; manage supplies.

Skills

Radiography

Coronal Polishing

Two-handed dentistry

Four-handed dentistry

Patient care

Job description

The Dental Assistant at University of Kentucky supports high-quality dental care by preparing patients and treatment areas, assisting dentists chairside, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining accurate patient records in Epic.

The role includes coronal polishing and radiography, managing supplies, upholding infection-control protocols, and contributing to smooth daily clinic operations through teamwork and respectful communication with colleagues and patients.