Dental Assistant
Affordable-Dentures-, Bowling Green, KY, United States
Dental Assistant
A Dental Assistant will assist affiliated dentists and lab professionals in the delivery of life‑changing tooth replacement care. Responsibilities include chair‑side assistance for impressions, dentures, dental implants, and oral surgery within legal guidelines. The role offers best‑in‑class customer service and patient education.
Essential Functions
Prepare the office to receive patients prior to opening daily
Provide responsive, high‑quality service to patients
Provide patient education regarding treatment options, denture styles, packages, after‑care instructions, and pricing
Provide patient information regarding office policies
Consistently record information on the treatment router and patient history forms as instructed by the treating dentist
Consistently select appropriate tray sizes for patients’ impression materials and assist dentist with patient impressions, upon direction from the treating dentist
Upon direction from the treating dentist, demonstrate ability to prepare wax bites
Assist dentist with adjustments on dentures and denture insertions within legal guidelines of expanded duties
Tally time sheets accurately and submit to FDA for dentist approval and signature
Assist treating dentist with surgery
Take and develop x‑rays as needed (has certification, where required)
Consistently sterilize instruments with minimal direction, including impression trays and hand piece burs, and wipe down equipment after each patient
Escort each patient to the checkout area with appropriate paperwork
Maintain a clean work area, participate in daily cleaning duties, including vacuuming, emptying waste receptacles, and cleaning operatories and instruments
Inventory and reorder supplies as instructed
Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned
Minimal travel may be required for training and/or continuing education
Other duties as assigned
Educational Requirements
Must possess an active Dental Assistant certification and X‑ray certification
High School Diploma
General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
At least one year of hands‑on experience assisting with dentures and/or implants
Experience in taking impressions for dentures preferred
Moderate physical activity
Ability to sit, stand, bend, and stoop for periods of time
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
Work performed in an interior dental/clinical environment
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, requiring basic safety precautions
Experience in oral surgery and taking prosthetics
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A Dental Assistant will assist affiliated dentists and lab professionals in the delivery of life‑changing tooth replacement care. Responsibilities include chair‑side assistance for impressions, dentures, dental implants, and oral surgery within legal guidelines. The role offers best‑in‑class customer service and patient education.
Essential Functions
Prepare the office to receive patients prior to opening daily
Provide responsive, high‑quality service to patients
Provide patient education regarding treatment options, denture styles, packages, after‑care instructions, and pricing
Provide patient information regarding office policies
Consistently record information on the treatment router and patient history forms as instructed by the treating dentist
Consistently select appropriate tray sizes for patients’ impression materials and assist dentist with patient impressions, upon direction from the treating dentist
Upon direction from the treating dentist, demonstrate ability to prepare wax bites
Assist dentist with adjustments on dentures and denture insertions within legal guidelines of expanded duties
Tally time sheets accurately and submit to FDA for dentist approval and signature
Assist treating dentist with surgery
Take and develop x‑rays as needed (has certification, where required)
Consistently sterilize instruments with minimal direction, including impression trays and hand piece burs, and wipe down equipment after each patient
Escort each patient to the checkout area with appropriate paperwork
Maintain a clean work area, participate in daily cleaning duties, including vacuuming, emptying waste receptacles, and cleaning operatories and instruments
Inventory and reorder supplies as instructed
Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned
Minimal travel may be required for training and/or continuing education
Other duties as assigned
Educational Requirements
Must possess an active Dental Assistant certification and X‑ray certification
High School Diploma
General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
At least one year of hands‑on experience assisting with dentures and/or implants
Experience in taking impressions for dentures preferred
Moderate physical activity
Ability to sit, stand, bend, and stoop for periods of time
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
Work performed in an interior dental/clinical environment
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, requiring basic safety precautions
Experience in oral surgery and taking prosthetics
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