Dental Assistant

At Miles of Smiles, 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 with Dr. Keith Byron 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. 

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:45 am - 5 pm

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 

Salary : $25 - $30