Dental Assistant needed in our dental office

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Scottsdale, AZ

Job Description

Our outstanding dental practice is seeking an exceptional Dental Assistant for an opportunity to join our dedicated team.

Who We Are

We are a small private dental office in central Scottsdale looking for a great dental assistant to join our team.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is hard working and willing to take great care of our patients. Being a team player and having good communication skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with all aspects of general dentitstry from fillings, extractions, root canals, crown and bridge as well as implant placement and restoration
• Setting up and breaking down operatories, sterilization and taking necessary XRays
• Organizing and maintaining the back office, such as being sure the proper supplies are ordered and lab cases are sent out and logged
• Making post op calls and treatment notes with doctor supervision
• Taking blood pressures, seating patients and obtaining consent for treatment
• Temporary fabrication and placement, trying in permanent crowns prior to cementation
• Taking impressions for occlusal guards, aligner therapy, diagnostic waxups, removable etc
• Helping to ensure the schedule is full and also helping hygiene at times with periodontal probing