Prosthodontic Dental Assistant: Implants & Dentures

Affordable Care, LLC; Osage Beach (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Medical & dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation days

PTO

Job summary

Affordable Dentures & Implants in Missouri is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team. You will support dentists in denture procedures, implants, oral surgery, and removable prosthetics while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

You’ll prepare operatories, take impressions and wax bites, manage infection control, and participate in patient education. Travel for training may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Missouri EFDA certification plus X-ray certification is mandatory.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and patient service skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Commitment to teamwork and compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support and ensure a welcoming patient experience from check-in to treatment.
• Prepare operatories, instruments, equipment, and materials for each appointment.
• Assist dentists with denture procedures, implants, oral surgery, extractions, and prosthetic treatments.
• Take and assist with denture impressions and wax bites under direction.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, denture options, post-op care, and financial packages.
• Maintain infection control standards and sterilize instruments.
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering supplies.
• Travel for training as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient service

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

Missouri EFDA certification

X-ray certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dentrix

Electronic health records

Job description

Affordable Dentures & Implants in Missouri is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team. You will support dentists in denture procedures, implants, oral surgery, and removable prosthetics while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

You’ll prepare operatories, take impressions and wax bites, manage infection control, and participate in patient education. Travel for training may be required as needed.