Experienced Dental Assistant

DRS KAIHARA & WATKINS DDS LTD; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Paid Parking

Paid Holidays

Paid vacation time

Paid sick days

Continuing education provided

Job summary

Drs. Kaihara, Watkins and Wang of Smiles International are seeking a full time experienced dental assistant in McLean, VA. You will travel between two offices, assist in prosthodontic cases and implant procedures, and support a team‑driven, patient‑focused practice.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a history of long‑term staff. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, be X‑ray certified, and hold or be eligible for the DC dental assistant license.

Qualifications

• Certified dental assistant with current credentials.
• Experience in prosthodontic or surgical settings is a plus.
• X-ray certification and DC license eligibility are required or attainable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implant surgeries and restore implants.
• Fabricate custom temporary crowns and bridges.
• Understand the prosthodontic work flow; maintain clinic equipment and Sterilization protocols.
• Use digital scanner/ CBCT for treatment planning.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and strong communication.

Skills

X-ray certification

Dental assisting

Implant experience

Digital scanner

Prosthodontic workflow

Punctual & reliable

Denticon software

Education

Certified dental assistant

DC dental license eligibility

Tools

Denticon software

CBCT

Digital scanner

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary

Experienced Dental Assistant

Excellent opportunity for the right candidate. We have expanded our office.

Drs. Kaihara, Watkins and Wang of Smiles International are seeking a full time certified dental assistant. Our assistant has moved out of the area. We are a prosthodontic practice with two locations in McLean, VA and NW Washington, DC approximately 2 blocks from Foggy Bottom Metro and GW. We are searching for a dental assistant that is highly motivated, likes to be challenged and loves to improve their skills daily. We provide a great working environment that is clean, fresh and stimulating. We are a fee for service practice and value our employees. Most of our employees have been working with us for 10 or more years! Our assistants travel to each office with their doctor.

We are seeking a full time assistant with preferably 2 years experience. Prosthodontic or surgical experience with implants is a plus.

• Experience with the fabrication of custom temporary crowns and bridges
• Be able to assist with implant surgeries and restoring the implants
• Understand the prosthodontic work flow
• Ability to use a digital scanner/ CBCT
• Reliable transportation and being punctual a must.
• We value a strong communicator, self-starter, motivated, efficient and solution-oriented individual
• Familiar with Denticon software helpful
• X-ray certification
• DC dental assistants license or ability to obtain one

Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:15am - 4:45pm and Fridays 7:15am -12:45pm.

We offer highly competitive pay and benefits including:

• Paid Parking
• Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick days
• 401k with matching benefit
• Medical insurance
• Dental benefits
• continuing education provided
• Salary based on skill and experience level