RDA – Cosmetic & General Dentistry (Early Fridays) – Benefits

Southwest Dental Group; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and dis/

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Supportive, team-oriented environment

Job summary

Southwest Dental Group in Abilene, TX seeks a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) for a full-time role. The practice, established for over 40 years, emphasizes cosmetic, implant, Invisalign, orthodontics, sedation, and laser dentistry with a patient-first approach.

You will assist chairside across general, restorative, and cosmetic procedures, manage impressions and temporary restorations, and support a fast-paced team in a six-doctor, full-scope family practice with early Fridays.

Qualifications

• Active Texas RDA license is required or strongly preferred as per listing.
• Experience preferred, but new graduates with strong work ethic are welcome.
• Comfort with general, restorative, and cosmetic clinical workflows.
• Digital scanning experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist chairside across general, restorative, and cosmetic procedures.
• Take alginate impressions and pour/trim models.
• Fabricate anterior and posterior temporary crowns/veneers.
• Pack and remove retraction cord; assist with in-house whitening.
• Use intra-oral cameras and digital scanning systems; take BP readings; provide post-op instructions; update records.
• Handle instrument sterilization, operatory turnover, and autoclave operations; schedule follow-ups and recalls.

Skills

RDA license

Chairside assistance

Cosmetic dentistry

Strong communication

Education

RDA certificate/license

Tools

Digital scanners

Intra-oral camera

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Southwest Dental Group in Abilene, TX seeks a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) for a full-time role. The practice, established for over 40 years, emphasizes cosmetic, implant, Invisalign, orthodontics, sedation, and laser dentistry with a patient-first approach.

You will assist chairside across general, restorative, and cosmetic procedures, manage impressions and temporary restorations, and support a fast-paced team in a six-doctor, full-scope family practice with early Fridays.