Lightwave Dental·Roanoke, Virginia
The Dental Assistant provides chairside support to dentists and hygienists while managing instruments and ensuring patient comfort. They are also responsible for sterilizing equipment, capturing X-rays, and maintaining accurate patient records.
At Real Life Dental, our patients are our highest priority. Our dentists and team give our patients full attention, offering a full range of services. We provide quality care in a warm, relaxing environment and use the latest technologies to ensure precise, comfortable treatments. We are committed to our patients’ smile and comfort, and work hard to help them achieve and maintain a healthy smile for life.
We are seeking a skilled and caring Dental Assistant to join our dental team. The Dental Assistant will play a crucial role in assisting our dentists and hygienists, ensuring the smooth operation of the dental clinic, and delivering exceptional patient experiences. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with a strong commitment to patient care.
Chairside Assistance: Support the dentist during procedures, managing instruments, suctioning, and ensuring patient comfort Patient Care: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and maintain a clean, organized environment X-Ray Imaging: Capture dental X-rays, adhering to safety protocols Patient Education: Guide patients on oral hygiene, post-op care, and treatment options Records Management: Accurately update patient records and dental charts in EHR systems Infection Control: Strictly follow sterilization and disinfection protocols Appointment Scheduling: Help manage and confirm patient appointments Collaboration: Work closely with the dental team to ensure smooth patient flow and support
Dental Assistant certification. X-ray certification Strong communication and interpersonal skills Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities Proficient in dental procedures and instrument handling Thorough understanding of infection control protocols and OSHA standards A compassionate approach to patient care and comfort
Candidates must hold Dental Assistant and X-ray certifications. Proficiency in infection control protocols, OSHA standards, and strong interpersonal skills are required.
Market context
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