Dental Assistant - Tech-Driven Patient Care Hero

Espire Dental; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Company-sponsored short-term and long‑

Job summary

Espire Dental is seeking a committed dental assistant to join our team in Norman, OK. You will prepare patients, assist dentists, and manage x-ray equipment while upholding infection control standards. You’ll contribute to high-quality care and patient education in a collaborative setting.

The role involves supporting hygienists and handling records, with opportunities for training and travel. Competitive benefits accompany a full-time schedule in a busy, patient-focused practice.

Qualifications

• Experience with dental instrumentation and patient records.
• Familiarity with Cerec and intraoral scanning is a plus.
• Experience with sedation and dental implant placement/restoration is a plus.
• Willingness to participate in training, including travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental work and set up instruments.
• Help infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments.
• Assist dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when needed.
• Assist hygienists with procedures as required.
• Provide great patient care and record treatment information.
• Expose dental x-rays and care for x-ray equipment.
• Provide patients with hygiene guidance and plaque control information.
• Record medical/dental histories and vital signs.
• Provide postoperative instructions per dentist’s directions.
• Care for dental equipment and maintain inventory.
• Create preliminary impressions for study casts and mounting.

Skills

Infection control

Sterilization

Dental assisting

Digital dentistry

Tools

CEREC

Intraoral scanning

Job description

Espire Dental is seeking a committed dental assistant to join our team in Norman, OK. You will prepare patients, assist dentists, and manage x-ray equipment while upholding infection control standards. You’ll contribute to high-quality care and patient education in a collaborative setting.

The role involves supporting hygienists and handling records, with opportunities for training and travel. Competitive benefits accompany a full-time schedule in a busy, patient-focused practice.