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Dental Assistant

Flagship Dental Group
Longmeadow, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2027

At Flagship Dental Group, we know a great Dental Assistant is essential to delivering an exceptional patient experience — and we believe great teams deserve a great work environment. Join a well-established practice and fully staffed clinical and administrative teams. You’ll have a consistent schedule with no weekends or late nights, so you can enjoy better work-life balance while doing what you love.

In this role, you’ll play an essential part in supporting high-quality patient care, helping appointments run smoothly, and creating a welcoming, comfortable experience for every patient. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and enjoy working closely with patients, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

  • Create a welcoming and positive experience for patients by helping them feel comfortable and informed throughout their dental visit

  • Assist the General Dentist during a variety of dental procedures, including restorative treatment, crown and bridge work, fillings, extractions, root canals, hygiene support, and other general dental treatments

  • Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials to ensure appointments run efficiently and on schedule

  • Take diagnostic records, including digital x-rays, intraoral photos, scans, and impressions as needed

  • Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-treatment care, and preventive dental health to support positive outcomes

  • Monitor patient flow and work closely with the clinical team to maintain an efficient schedule and minimize wait times

  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and update patient records as needed

  • Follow all infection control, sterilization, OSHA, and HIPAA protocols to ensure a safe clinical environment

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and professional treatment area

  • Collaborate closely with the dental team to support exceptional patient care and day-to-day office operations

  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

This is an opportunity to join a well-established, team-oriented dental practice where your role is essential to delivering exceptional patient care and supporting a positive office culture.

Full-time Benefits

We recognize that taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our patients. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Health insurance starting on your first day of employment

  • Vision insurance

  • Paid vacation time

  • Paid holidays

  • Paid sick time

  • Dental and orthodontic benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution

  • Consistent, set schedule (no weekends or late nights!)

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  • Previous dental assisting experience

  • Experience in general dentistry strongly preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate with dental experience and a positive attitude

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to help patients feel comfortable and supported during treatment

  • Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment

  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality patient care

  • Team-oriented mindset with a positive, dependable attitude

  • Comfort using dental software and digital imaging technology

  • Current Dental Assistant licensure/certification as required by state regulations

  • Valid radiology/X-ray certification

  • Current CPR and First Aid certification

  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations, infection control standards, and compliance updates

  • Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and dental practice management software

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $25 - $29

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