Experienced Dental Assistant – General & Restorative Dentistry

Advanced Dental Center; Brooks (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Employee benefits

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Advanced Dental Center in Brooks, Kentucky, is seeking an experienced full-time Dental Assistant to join our family-owned practice. You will support the doctor throughout patient visits and assist with general and restorative procedures.

We value teamwork and patient care, offering competitive hourly pay, a bonus program, and opportunities to grow your clinical skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of dental assisting experience.
• Experience assisting with general restorative dentistry.
• Current X-ray certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable attendance and professional work habits.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general and restorative dentistry.
• Set up and break down treatment rooms.
• Anticipate the doctor's needs during procedures.
• Take diagnostic dental X-rays.
• Follow infection-control and sterilization protocols.
• Review the schedule and prepare for upcoming procedures.
• Provide clear and professional patient communication.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and front-office teams.
• Maintain accurate and organized clinical documentation.

Skills

Dental assisting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

X-ray certification

CPR certification

Job description

Are you an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a practice where your skills are valued and you can build a long-term career?

Advanced Dental Center is a family-owned dental practice group looking for an experienced full-time Dental Assistant to join our Brooks team. We are looking for someone who already has a strong foundation in general dentistry and is comfortable assisting with restorative procedures. ADC believes that the strongest practices are built by teams that work together!

What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate has hands-on experience with general and restorative dentistry and can confidently support the doctor throughout the patient visit.

You Should Be Comfortable With

• Assisting with general restorative procedures
• Setting up and breaking down treatment rooms
• Anticipating the doctor's needs during procedures
• Taking diagnostic dental X-rays
• Following infection-control and sterilization protocols
• Reviewing the schedule and preparing for upcoming procedures
• Providing clear and professional patient communication
• Working collaboratively with the clinical and front-office teams
• Maintaining accurate and organized clinical documentation

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of previous dental assisting experience
• Experience assisting with general restorative dentistry
• Current X-ray certification
• Current CPR certification
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Dependable attendance and professional work habits

Compensation

• $21–$26 per hour
• Bonus program available in addition to hourly compensation.
• Starting compensation is based on dental assisting experience, restorative knowledge, and demonstrated clinical abilities.
• Experienced assistants with stronger restorative skills and the ability to work more independently may qualify toward the higher end of the range.

Schedule

• Monday–Thursday: 8:10 AM–5:00 PM
• Friday: 7:10 AM–2:30 PM
• One Saturday every six weeks at Okolona location: 8:30 AM–1:00 PM

Why Advanced Dental Center?

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and skill
• Bonus opportunities
• Employee benefits
• A team-oriented working environment
• An established, family-owned dental practice group
• Opportunities to strengthen your clinical skills and grow professionally
• A workplace focused on teamwork, accountability, and patient care

If you're an experienced Dental Assistant who wants more than another job and you're looking for a team where you can contribute, grow, and stay; we'd like to meet you!