Dental Assistant

Assist dentists during routine dental examinations and procedures by preparing treatment rooms, organizing instruments, materials, and equipment, and providing chairside assistance. Prepare patients for treatment by reviewing medical histories, explaining basic procedures, and ensuring patient comfort. Sterilize, disinfect, and maintain dental instruments, equipment, and operatories in accordance with OSHA, CDC, and infection control guidelines. Prepare and mix dental materials, maintain inventory of dental supplies, and ensure treatment rooms are properly stocked. Schedule appointments, update patient records, verify documentation, answer telephone calls, and assist with front office administrative duties as needed. Provide post-treatment instructions to patients as directed by the supervising dentist. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment and comply with all applicable safety, confidentiality, and workplace policies. Perform other non-licensed dental assisting and office support duties as assigned. The position requires strong organizational, communication, customer service, and teamwork skills, attention to detail, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced dental office while standing for extended periods.