Endodontic Dental Assistant — Cross-Train in Specialties

Wave-Dental-Professionals; Dearborn Heights (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Medical/health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Monthly continuing education

Job summary

Wave Dental Specialists – Dearborn Heights, MI is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to support our Endodontist and cross-train across multiple specialties. You will prep treatment rooms, assist with endodontic procedures, and maintain precise patient records in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has dental assisting experience, endodontic exposure is strongly preferred, and proficiency with Open Dental and intraoral scanners is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience required.
• Endodontic experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Open Dental and intraoral scanners is a plus.
• Strong infection control and sterilization protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Endodontist during root canals and endodontic procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures.
• Take and develop dental X-rays and assist with diagnostic imaging.
• Provide chairside assistance and anticipate the doctor's needs.
• Assist with microscopes and specialty endodontic equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked clinical environment.
• Document treatment and maintain patient records accurately.
• Collaborate with clinical and admin teams to keep the schedule running smoothly.
• Cross-train and assist in other specialties as needed.

Skills

Dental assisting

Endodontics experience

Open Dental

Intraoral scanners

Infection control

Team-oriented

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

X-ray certificate

CDA/RDA/EFDA license (state requirements)

CPR & First Aid certificate

Tools

Open Dental

Intraoral scanners (iTero)

Job description

Wave Dental Specialists – Dearborn Heights, MI is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to support our Endodontist and cross-train across multiple specialties. You will prep treatment rooms, assist with endodontic procedures, and maintain precise patient records in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has dental assisting experience, endodontic exposure is strongly preferred, and proficiency with Open Dental and intraoral scanners is a bonus.