Lead Dental Assistant - Growth, Tech-Driven Care

Ideal dental care San Jose; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Discounted dental benefits

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

CPR recertification

401K

Employee scholarship program

Job summary

Ideal Dental is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to join a fast-growing team and support clinicians with wide-ranging procedures, radiographs, and patient care.

You will manage operatory prep, infection control, patient flow, digital scans with iTero, and accurate charting, while helping educate patients on oral health.

This role offers training, a collaborative culture, and benefits to support your professional growth and career with a patient-centered practice.

Qualifications

• Active RDA license required.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum 2 years as an RDA in a dental practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a wide range of dental procedures.
• Take dental X-rays with precision.
• Prepare and break down operatories after procedures.
• Manage patient flow and transitions during visits.
• Ensure infection control standards and sterilization.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices.
• Take accurate impressions and bite registrations.
• Conduct digital iTero scans for diagnostics.
• Assist with patient charting and documentation.
• Collaborate with the practice team to deliver great care.

Skills

Dental procedures

Radiography

Infection control

Patient education

Impressions

iTero scans

Charting

Team collaboration

Education

Active RDA license

CPR certification

2+ years RDA experience

Tools

iTero scanner

Job description

Ideal Dental is seeking a Lead Dental Assistant to join a fast-growing team and support clinicians with wide-ranging procedures, radiographs, and patient care.

You will manage operatory prep, infection control, patient flow, digital scans with iTero, and accurate charting, while helping educate patients on oral health.

This role offers training, a collaborative culture, and benefits to support your professional growth and career with a patient-centered practice.