Dental Assistant - Endodontics

Wave Dental Specialists – Dearborn Heights, MI
Position: Full-Time Dental Assistant

Are you an experienced Dental Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced specialty environment? Do you take pride in providing excellent patient care while working alongside a skilled specialist?

Wave Dental Specialists is a growing multi-specialty dental practice in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, and we are looking for a dependable, motivated Dental Assistant to primarily support our Endodontist.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys specialty dentistry but also wants the opportunity to learn, grow, and cross-train in other specialties. While your primary focus will be Endodontics, you'll have the flexibility to jump in and support other departments when needed.

• Assist the Endodontist during a variety of procedures, including root canals and other endodontic treatments
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures
• Take and develop dental X-rays and assist with diagnostic imaging
• Provide chairside assistance and anticipate the doctor's needs throughout procedures
• Assist with microscopes and specialty endodontic equipment
• Help with patient seating, treatment preparation, and post-operative instructions
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked clinical environment
• Provide exceptional patient care and help patients feel comfortable throughout their treatment
• Accurately document treatment and maintain patient records
• Work closely with the clinical and administrative teams to keep the schedule running efficiently
• Cross-train and assist in other specialties throughout the practice as needed

• Previous dental assisting experience required
• Endodontic experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with an endodontist and dental microscopes is a plus
• Experience with Open Dental preferred
• Experience with iTero or other intraoral scanners preferred
• Strong understanding of infection control and sterilization protocols
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume specialty environment
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
• Excellent communication and patient-service skills
• A positive, team-oriented attitude
• Willingness to learn and support multiple specialties

We believe in investing in our team and creating opportunities for our employees to build long-term careers.

We offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Medical/health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Monthly continuing education opportunities
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Training and cross-specialty learning opportunities
• Supportive leadership and an experienced clinical team
• Modern technology and a state-of-the-art specialty environment

If you're an experienced Dental Assistant who is passionate about patient care, enjoys specialty dentistry, and wants the opportunity to expand your skills across a multi-specialty practice, we'd love to meet you!

Apply today and join the team at Wave Dental Specialists!

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Education and Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one-year related experience and/or training or the equivalent of a combination of education and experience in the dental profession.
• Valid X-ray certificate.
• Current license if CDA, RDA, or EFDA (per state requirements).
• CPR & first aid certificate.

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Operations Manager