Dental Care Alliance·Abingdon, Maryland
Diagnose and treat dental issues, including filling cavities, performing corrective gum surgery, and placing implants. Provide patient education on oral hygiene and supervise clinical staff during treatments.
Diagnose, prevent, and treat teeth and tissue problems. Remove decay, fill cavities, examine x-rays, place protective plastic sealants on children’s teeth, and repair fractured teeth. Perform corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases. Extract teeth and make models and measurements for dentures to replace missing teeth. Provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, use of fluorides, and aspects of dental care. Administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications. Place and restore an implant and do cosmetic procedures such as veneers. Use a variety of equipment, including x-ray machines, drills, and instruments such as mouth mirrors, probes, forceps, brushes, and scalpels. Wear masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect themselves and patients from infectious diseases. Supervise other clinical and non-clinical staff as needed in performing treatment.
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree) and valid State of Maryland Dental License. To apply: Send your resume to Julie Johnson at JJohnson@dentalcarealliance.com Qualifications
Market context
Maryland dental assistants and hygiene support roles are typically in steady demand because practices need reliable patient-facing staff who can manage chairside support and office flow. Competition often centers on interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and any prior clinical exposure, while benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off can make offers more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here against the original posting, and be ready to highlight customer service experience and any hands-on dental or hygiene background in your application.