UT Health San Antonio·San Antonio, Texas
The dental assistant supports clinical operations by preparing treatment rooms, patients, and instruments for endodontic procedures. They also assist faculty, residents, and students while maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.
Under direct supervision, supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments and materials. Provides assistance to faculty, residents and students in respective clinic. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and have good hand skills for precise instrument use. Registration with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners as a Registered Dental Assistant is required or must be obtained within one year.
Market context
In Texas, dental practices often look for candidates with orthodontic assisting experience, current CPR or BCLS certification, and training from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program when available. These roles can be competitive because employers want assistants who can support chairside efficiency, adapt quickly to specialty workflows, and contribute to patient care with minimal onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certification status and highlight any orthodontic experience in your application.
