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Star Dental Partners·Houston, Texas
Dental Assistant
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The Dental Assistant will provide chairside support to dentists, prepare patients for treatments, and ensure the sterilization of instruments. Additionally, they are responsible for maintaining accurate patient records and performing necessary lab tasks.
Overview Cambridge Dental is now hiring a Full Time Dental Assistant in Houston, TX! Schedule: Monday & Thursday 8:15 am to 5:30 pm Tuesday 7:45 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday 7:15 am to 4:30 pm Friday 7:45 am to 2:00 pm To learn more about this practice, visit: https://www.cambridgedentalhouston.com Full-Time (FT) Employees are eligible for: Paid Time Off Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty Paid $25k Basic Life & AD&D insurance Medical, Dental, and Vision Short Term Disability Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance Pet Insurance Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives Additional employment benefits include: Patient-centric community approach Work/life balance Opportunity for career growth Professional development and support with continuing education Strong business and operational teams Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household 401K
Assist the Dentists chairside Welcomes patients Prepares patients for treatments or checkups ensuring comfort Selection and setup of instrumentation, equipment and other dental materials as needed Instrument sterilization according to regulations Maintains accurate patient records Lab tasks as instructed Provide post-operative care instructions Maintain clean and stocked operatories
Active TX dental assistant license Dental Assistant training/school certification 2 or more years of dental assisting clinical experience Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations Experience with digital software Excellent interpersonal skills Equal Employment Opportunity Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Candidates must hold an active Texas dental assistant license and possess a dental assistant training or school certification. A minimum of 2 years of clinical dental assisting experience is required.
Market context
Dental assistant openings in Texas are typically driven by steady patient volume in private practices, group clinics, and specialty offices. This role is competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid state license or permit with x-ray certification, and strong communication skills; the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your certification status and be ready to discuss teamwork, patient comfort, and professional development.