What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant - General Dentistry position at Edinburgh Family Dentistry?
Are you an experienced Dental Assistant who loves helping patients feel comfortable and cared for? If you’re looking for a positive, team-oriented environment where your skills are valued and your work makes a difference every day, we’d love to meet you!
Our established, patient-centered private dental practice is seeking a motivated, dependable Dental Assistant to join our growing team. We take pride in providing high-quality dentistry while creating an exceptional experience for every patient who walks through our doors.
What You’ll Do
· Assist the doctor during a variety of dental procedures.
· Prepare treatment rooms and ensure they are clean, organized, and fully stocked.
· Take digital radiographs and intraoral photographs.
· Sterilize and maintain instruments following OSHA and infection control guidelines.
· Prepare and break down operatories efficiently.
· Educate patients on oral health, home care, and post-operative instructions.
· Fabricate temporary crowns and take impressions.
· Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
· Support a smooth, efficient patient flow throughout the day.
· Deliver outstanding customer service while helping patients feel relaxed and comfortable.
Qualifications
· Previous dental assisting experience required.
· Current radiology certification.
· Strong knowledge of infection control and sterilization protocols.
· Experience with digital radiography and Dentrix/Dexis preferred.
· Excellent communication and organizational skills.
· Positive attitude with a strong team-first mentality.
· Dependable, professional, and eager to learn.
Competitive compensation and benefits based on experience. Please include salary requirements when replying. Thanks!
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person