Lead Dental Assistant

Smile Avenue Family Dentistry; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development and training

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Smile Avenue Family Dentistry in Texas is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to deliver exceptional chairside care and to lead our assisting team. You will set the standard in the back office, support smooth patient experiences, and help ensure daily operations run efficiently from room setup to end-of-visit readiness.

The role emphasizes training and coaching, consistent infection control, HIPAA compliance, and calm oversight in a busy practice.

Qualifications

• Texas RDA registration is required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain before start.
• Several years of chairside assisting experience.
• Experience training or mentoring other assistants.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors chairside with a full range of general dentistry procedures.
• Lead, train, and coach the dental assistant team.
• Support newer assistants by building skills and tracking progress.
• Create the daily assistant schedule and cover gaps.
• Maintain treatment rooms by setting up, stocking, and readiness.
• Take and process X-rays and intraoral scans per protocols.
• Enforce infection control and OSHA standards for safety.
• Prepare patients for procedures and explain post-op care.
• Track and order clinical supplies with the Office Manager.
• Address team concerns and elevate to manager when needed.
• Protect patient privacy and follow HIPAA/OSHA guidelines.
• Support the team with additional clinical tasks to meet goals.

Skills

Leadership

Chairside dentistry

Infection control

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Education

Texas RDA registration

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Dental software

Intraoral scanners

X-ray imaging

Job description

Lead Dental Assistant

About the Role

Smile Avenue Family Dentistry is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to deliver excellent chairside care and lead our assisting team. In this role, you will set the standard in the back office, support smooth patient experiences, and help ensure our days run efficiently from room setup to end-of-visit readiness.

Success looks like consistent, high-quality assistance to our doctors; strong leadership through training and coaching; and reliable coordination of daily assisting coverage—while maintaining strict infection control, patient privacy, and a calm, organized presence in a busy environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist doctors chairside with a full range of general dentistry procedures.
• Lead, train, and coach the dental assistant team to support consistent performance.
• Support newer assistants by building skills and checking progress over time.
• Create the daily assistant schedule and cover gaps when needed to keep workflow on track.
• Maintain treatment rooms by ensuring they are set up, stocked, and ready on schedule.
• Take and process X-rays and intraoral scans according to clinical protocols.
• Follow and enforce infection control and sterilization standards to maintain a safe environment.
• Prepare patients for procedures and explain post-op instructions clearly and respectfully.
• Track and order clinical supplies in coordination with the Office Manager.
• Address team concerns fairly and elevate to manager when appropriate.
• Protect patient privacy and follow HIPAA and OSHA guidelines at all times.
• Support the team with additional clinical tasks as needed to meet daily patient care goals.

Requirements

• Current Texas RDA registration required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification, or ability to obtain before start.
• Several years of chairside assisting experience.
• Experience training, leading, or mentoring other assistants preferred.
• Strong knowledge of infection control and OSHA standards.
• Confidence taking X-rays; intraoral scanner experience is a plus.
• Calm, organized, and steady approach in a busy schedule.
• Clear, respectful communication with doctors, team members, and patients.
• Basic computer skills; dental software experience is a plus.
• Ability to work the days and hours listed, including Saturdays.
• Demonstrated ownership and follow-through.
• Willingness to complete a background check.

Benefits

• Health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision, where available).
• Paid time off (PTO) including vacation and/or personal time.
• Paid holidays (where available).
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive team environment focused on patient care and clinical excellence.