Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation·Dillingham, Alaska
Provides chair-side assistance to dental providers across various treatment phases including restorative and surgical procedures. Responsible for sterilizing equipment, preparing materials, and educating patients on oral health care.
Provides chair-side assistance to dental providers in all phases of restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic, pediatric and periodontic treatment as provided in general dentistry. Has clinic maintenance and record keeping duties
Seat patients in the dental chair, prepares them for treatment, and reviews their dental records.
Sterilize, disinfect instruments and dental equipment.
Provides post-operative instructions and provides oral health care education.
Prepare materials for dental procedures per manufacturers instruction.
Requires a high school diploma and completion of an accredited dental assisting course or one year of experience. Candidates must be able to pass an x-ray competency evaluation and possess knowledge of dental terminology.
Market context
Dental assistant openings in Alaska often reflect steady demand in clinics that need support with chairside care, sterilization, and radiology tasks. This role is competitive because employers want candidates who already have a high school diploma plus either formal dental assistant training or 6 months of experience, and who can quickly complete BLS and required clinical and radiology competencies. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your training timeline and gather proof of any relevant experience before applying.
