Experienced Dental Assistant - Elevate Patient Care & Perks

Guardian Dentistry; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401k with match

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance

Job summary

Artistic Dentistry is seeking a skilled dental assistant to support our clinical team. You will prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.

You’ll handle radiographs, basic lab tasks, and patient communications with a professional, patient‑focused approach. Ideal candidates have at least 18 months of clinical experience, certified dental assistant training, and radiographic certification.

Qualifications

• 18+ months of clinical experience as a dental assistant.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build patient relationships.
• Professionalism and self-motivation in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and ready equipment.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process patient X-rays; perform basic lab tasks as instructed.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments, and explain oral hygiene instructions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.
• Support the team with general administrative duties and patient care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Self-motivated

Education

Certified dental assistant training

Radiographic certification

Job description

Artistic Dentistry is seeking a skilled dental assistant to support our clinical team. You will prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.

You’ll handle radiographs, basic lab tasks, and patient communications with a professional, patient‑focused approach. Ideal candidates have at least 18 months of clinical experience, certified dental assistant training, and radiographic certification.