Senior Dental Assistant — Special Needs, Four-Handed Dentistry

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Canton, MA, is hiring a Dental or Senior Dental Assistant to support clinicians in four-handed dentistry, radiography, sterilization, and patient care within a busy multi-clinic setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Massachusetts Dental Assistant license and radiology certification; Senior requires 5–7 years of chairside experience, while Dental Assistant may have under 1 year. The team offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Dental Assistant license is required.
• Radiology certification is required.
• HIPAA and OSHA infection-control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists, hygienists and residents in four-handed dentistry.
• Take digital radiographs and review patient records.
• Sterilize instruments and turnover rooms between patients.
• Support lab work: pour models, polish crowns and impressions.
• Provide front desk support and restock materials.

Skills

Chairside dental assistant

HIPAA compliance

OSHA infection control

Team player

Radiology certification

Education

Massachusetts Dental Assistant License

Radiology Certification

Job description

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Canton, MA, is hiring a Dental or Senior Dental Assistant to support clinicians in four-handed dentistry, radiography, sterilization, and patient care within a busy multi-clinic setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Massachusetts Dental Assistant license and radiology certification; Senior requires 5–7 years of chairside experience, while Dental Assistant may have under 1 year. The team offers a comprehensive benefits package.