Job Description

Dental Assistant

We are searching for an energetic person, full time for our solo practitioner dental practice in south Oklahoma City. We prefer at least 1 year previous experience with certification to take x-rays and coronal polishing. Some front office knowledge is a plus!

Required experience:

• Previous dental assisting, or completion of an accredited dental assisting program
• Prefer 1 year or more experience

Required license or certification:

• Dental assisting certificate with X-ray certification.

Duties:

• BE A TEAM PLAYER WITH STRONG INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays and prepare materials.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• Take x-rays.
• Record treatment information in patient records. Chart existing and proposed treatment in Dentrix Ascend.
• Assist the Doctor(s)
• Take preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Pour and trim study casts and prepare whitening trays.
• Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Assist Dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
• Clean and polish removable appliances.
• Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
• Clean the treatment rooms.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance.
• Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by Dentist. Dismiss patients with proper hand off to Front office.
• Assists front and back office team where needed.
• Communicates with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies).
• Intraoral scan and design crowns for same day milling

Requirements:

• Knowledge of all dental assistant duties
• Skilled in friendly and polite customer service
• All required certifications for dental assisting
• Versed in Dentrix Ascend highly desired
• Skilled verbal communication
• Prior experience preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
• Polishing, Nitrous and Sealant certifications a plus
• Team Leadership
• Front office knowledge a plus

Please email us at progressivedentaloklahoma@gmail.comwith your resume and references.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)
• Coronal Polish Certificate (Preferred)
• Registered Dental Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

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