Licensed Dental Assistant - Impactful Patient Care & Growth

Community Dental Care; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and life

Paid time off; 401k + company match

Internal growth and professional dev

CE classes and license renewals

Job summary

Community Dental Care in Buffalo, MN is hiring a full-time Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) to join a growing clinical team. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, accurate charting, radiographs, sealants, and restorative support in a patient-centered environment.

The position requires completion of an accredited dental assisting program, MN licensure (or pending), CPR/AED certification, and ideally experience with diverse communities and bilingual capabilities.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program.
• MN dental assisting licensure (or pending).
• CPR/AED certification.
• Experience working with culturally diverse communities preferred.
• Proficiency in a second language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental care focusing on patients' health needs.
• Complete charting; take vital signs and radiographs.
• Polish crowns, take impressions/bite registrations; sealants and restorations.
• Remove sutures, dressings, pellets; place temporary materials.
• Under supervision, administer nitrous oxide and monitor patient.
• Assist with restorative procedures and cement crowns as needed.

Skills

Bilingual

Culturally competent

Patient interaction

Education

Accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Radiographs

Nitrous oxide administration

Job description

Community Dental Care in Buffalo, MN is hiring a full-time Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) to join a growing clinical team. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, accurate charting, radiographs, sealants, and restorative support in a patient-centered environment.

The position requires completion of an accredited dental assisting program, MN licensure (or pending), CPR/AED certification, and ideally experience with diverse communities and bilingual capabilities.