What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Frontline Dental Implant Specialists?
Dental Assistant – Dental Implant Center
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and patient-focused Dental Assistant to join our dental implant center. This position is ideal for a dental assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced surgical environment and wants to be part of a team focused on dental implants, full-arch rehabilitation, and comprehensive restorative treatment.
The ideal candidate is confident assisting doctors during surgical and restorative procedures, understands the importance of excellent patient care, and is highly organized and attentive to detail. Experience with dental implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, or surgical dentistry is strongly preferred.
Primary Responsibilities
Clinical & Surgical Assisting
- Assist doctors during dental implant placement, extractions, bone grafting, full-arch procedures, and restorative appointments.
- Provide four-handed chairside assistance during surgical and restorative procedures.
- Prepare treatment rooms, surgical instruments, materials, and equipment before procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked clinical environment.
- Assist with implant components, surgical materials, impression/scanning procedures, and provisional/final prosthetics.
- Take and assist with dental radiographs and digital records as directed.
- Assist with intraoral scanning, impressions, bite records, photographs, and other diagnostic records.
- Prepare and properly handle surgical instruments and materials.
- Follow all sterilization, infection control, OSHA, and safety protocols.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- Dental assisting experience required.
- Experience in dental implants, oral surgery, full-arch rehabilitation, or surgical dentistry strongly preferred.
- CDA or other applicable dental assisting certification preferred.
- Current CPR/BLS certification preferred or required based on applicable regulations.
- Knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures.
- Strong understanding of dental terminology and clinical procedures.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to remain calm and professional during complex surgical procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to anticipate the needs of the doctor.
- Comfortable working closely with doctors, patients, laboratory teams, and other staff members.
Why Join Our Team?
Our practice specializes in dental implants and full-arch rehabilitation, providing patients with comprehensive treatment designed to restore function, confidence, and quality of life.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dental assistant who wants to expand their clinical skills, gain extensive experience in implant dentistry, and become an important part of a highly specialized dental team.