Dental Assistant - Oral Health Department - Maywood

Dental Assistant

Chairside Dental Assistant Assists dentist performing dental procedures; sets-up procedure equipment and materials; breakdown, cleans and reassembles exam rooms; exposes intraoral and extraoral radiographs; takes and pours intraoral models; tracks laboratory cases; processes dental instruments; maintains equipment. Makes temporary crowns, performs teeth whitening and prepares custom bleach, radiation and fluoride trays and sleep apnea appliances.

Procedure set up with materials and equipment and then room breakdown and disinfection.

Exposing intraoral and extraoral radiographs, FMX, PANs, PAs.

Taking and pouring patient oral models.

Clinical support duties : tracking laboratory cases, processing instruments and maintaining dental equipment, patient calls and other assigned duties.

Assisting the dentist with patient treatment procedures.

Independently makes temporary crowns, performs teeth whitening and prepares custom bleach, radiation and fluoride trays and sleep apnea appliances.

Position Requirements

Minimum Education :

Required : High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education

Preferred : Administrative or technical background acquired through completion of 2 - 3 years of college

Specify Degree(s) : N / A

Residency : N / A

Minimum Experience :

Required : 3-5 years of previous job-related experience

Preferred : N / A

Managerial Experience : N / A

Licensure / Certifications :

Required :

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Preferred : N / A

Other : N / A

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.