Surgical Dental Assistant

Frontline Dental Implant Specialists; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with company matching

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Critical illness insurance

Hospitalization insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

True Dentistry Site Holdings in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our fast-paced practice, providing general dentistry along with implants and AOX.

This is not an entry-level position. Candidates must have a minimum of 6 months hands-on dental assisting experience, be comfortable supporting multiple providers, and maintain exceptional patient care in a busy clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months hands-on dental assisting experience in a dental office.
• Dentrix experience is a plus.
• Proficient in dental charting and clinical documentation/notation.
• Experience providing chairside assistance for general dentistry procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to multiple dental providers during general and restorative procedures.
• Prepare operatories, patients, instruments, materials and equipment for procedures.
• Assist with restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, fillings, impressions/scanning.
• Fabricate and finish temporary crowns independently and efficiently.
• Take dental radiographs and assist with intraoral and 3D scanning as needed.
• Document clinical findings and treatment in patient charts.
• Maintain detailed clinical notes in Dentrix.
• Review patient charts and treatment plans prior to appointments.
• Assist with implant and AOX procedures based on experience.
• Follow sterilization, infection-control, OSHA and safety protocols.
• Turn over operatories efficiently with proper infection-control.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Sterilization & infection control

Dentrix

Communication

Time management

Organization

Teamwork

Tools

Dentrix

Invisalign experience

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: True Dentistry Site Holdings - Las Vegas, NV 89148, Position Type: Full Time, Job Category: Health Care, Experienced Dental Assistant – General Dentistry & AOX

We are seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our fast-paced, growing dental practice. Our office provides comprehensive general dentistry as well as advanced implant and All-on-X (AOX) treatment.

This is not an entry-level dental assisting position. Candidates must have a minimum of 6 months of hands‑on dental assisting experience in a dental office and be comfortable working efficiently with multiple providers in a busy clinical environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, confident chairside, and able to anticipate the needs of the provider while maintaining an excellent patient experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide chairside assistance to multiple dental providers during general and restorative dental procedures.
• Prepare operatories, patients, instruments, materials, and equipment for scheduled procedures.
• Assist with restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, fillings, impressions/scanning, and other general dental procedures.
• Fabricate and finish temporary crowns independently and efficiently.
• Take dental radiographs and assist with intraoral and 3D scanning as needed.
• Accurately document clinical findings, treatment performed, and provider instructions in the patient's chart.
• Maintain efficient and detailed clinical notes in Dentrix.
• Review patient charts and treatment plans prior to appointments to ensure the clinical team is prepared for the day.
• Assist with implant and AOX procedures based on experience and training.
• Follow proper sterilization, infection‑control, OSHA, and clinical safety protocols.
• Turn over operatories efficiently while maintaining appropriate infection‑control standards.
• Maintain instruments and clinical equipment and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Monitor clinical supplies and assist with organization and inventory as needed.
• Communicate effectively with doctors, hygienists, treatment coordinators, front‑office team members, and other dental assistants.
• Provide clear postoperative instructions and patient education as directed by the provider.
• Deliver excellent patient care while helping maintain an efficient clinical flow throughout the day.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 6 months of hands‑on dental assisting experience in a dental office is required.
• Dentrix experience is a plus
• Must be proficient in dental charting and clinical documentation/notation.
• Must have experience providing chairside assistance for general dentistry procedures.
• Must know how to make a temporary crown.
• Must be comfortable assisting multiple providers and transitioning between procedures throughout the day.
• Strong understanding of sterilization, infection control, and clinical safety protocols.
• Ability to prepare operatories and anticipate the provider's needs during treatment.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Dependable, professional, and team‑oriented.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume dental environment.
• Ability to remain organized and provide excellent patient care during busy or stressful situations.
• Invisalign experience is a plus.
• Implant and/or AOX experience is a plus, but not required.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who already understands the fundamentals of dental assisting and is ready to contribute to the clinical team from day one. This position is a great fit for an assistant who enjoys staying busy, working with multiple providers, learning advanced dentistry, and being part of a team that values efficiency, organization, and exceptional patient care.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Life insurance
• Short‑term disability
• Long‑term disability
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospitalization insurance
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth