Dental Assistant

Our General Dentistry office in Cupertino is looking for a Full-time Dental Assistant to join our team.

Requirements:

• - Xray Certification - Dental Assistant
• - Sterilization Certification
• - CPR / BLS certification

Responsibilities:

• - Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures
• - Take and record vital signs of patients
• - Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
• - Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
• - Take digital dental x-rays and intra-oral photos
• - Maintain accurate and detailed chart documentation
• - Schedule patient appointments and manage patient records
• - Make patient reminder phone calls
• - Follow up with patients next day after dental procedures
• - Perform dental laboratory procedures such as pouring impressions and fabricating temporary crowns
• - Conduct initial patient assessments, including taking medical history and recording chief complaints
• - Give patients post-operative instructions

Following is a plus

• - Proven experience as a Dental Assistant or similar role
• - Knowledge of dental assisting procedures, techniques, and protocols
• - Familiarity with dental anatomy and terminology
• - Proficient in Dentrix or similar dental software
• - Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• - Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• - Experience in Itero scanning and placing Invisalign attachments is a plus

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. We are an equal opportunity employer.