Dental Assistant

ADVANCED PROSTHODONTICS & IMPLANT ESTHETICS • Full-time • Naples, Florida, United States • $23 - $26 / hour • 1m ago

If you are passionate about dentistry and dedicated to providing exceptional patient experiences, we would love to hear from you!

Advanced Prosthodontics & Implant Esthetics is seeking a skilled, dependable, and enthusiastic Dental Assistant to join our team. We are a specialty practice committed to clinical excellence, advanced technology, and providing an exceptional experience for every patient.

We believe in creating a positive and supportive workplace where our team members can grow professionally, take pride in their accomplishments, continue learning, and genuinely enjoy coming to work.

Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Approximately 35–40 hours per week, with some Fridays reserved for continuing education, team development, or scheduled as needed.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms for dental procedures, including sterilizing instruments, setting up equipment, and ensuring rooms are fully prepared for patient care.
Assist doctors chairside during procedures by passing instruments, suctioning, maintaining a clear working field, and providing hands-on clinical support.
Take high-quality digital dental X-rays and CBCT scans as directed by the doctor.
Assist with crown and bridge, implant, prosthodontic, and surgical procedures.
Perform laboratory and digital dentistry duties, including pouring impressions, fabricating temporary crowns, and 3D printing.
Follow strict infection-control and sterilization protocols and maintain proper aseptic techniques.
Educate patients regarding oral hygiene, treatment, and post-operative care instructions.
Accurately document patient information, treatment, and clinical notes in patient charts.
Anticipate the doctor's needs and help maintain an organized and efficient clinical workflow.
Provide exceptional patient care while ensuring patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their visit.
Work collaboratively with doctors and team members to keep the clinical schedule running efficiently.

Experience & Qualifications

Previous Dental Assistant experience is required.
Experience assisting with surgical and implant procedures is required.
Must be knowledgeable and comfortable assisting with crown and bridge procedures.
Strong knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, instruments, and equipment.
Proficient in taking diagnostic-quality dental X-rays.
Experience with CBCT imaging is preferred.
Experience with 3D printing and digital dentistry workflows is a plus.
Familiarity with Dentrix is a plus.
Understanding of HIPAA regulations and commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and able to anticipate clinical needs.
Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced specialty practice.
Must work well as part of a team and maintain a positive, professional attitude.
Nitrous Oxide certification required.
Current CPR certification required.

Benefits & Perks

We believe in taking care of the team that takes care of our patients. Benefits include:

401(k) retirement plan
401(k) matching
Paid holidays
Paid vacation / Paid Time Off (PTO)
Monthly performance bonus after 90 days
Dental benefits and employee discounts
Continuing education opportunities and credits
Paid training
On-the-job training
Uniform allowance
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
A supportive, team-oriented, and fun work culture

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who doesn't simply complete tasks but takes ownership of their role. Our ideal Dental Assistant is proactive, reliable, organized, motivated to learn, comfortable with advanced dentistry, and willing to step in wherever needed to support the team.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who takes pride in their work and understands that an exceptional patient experience comes from both excellent clinical care and genuine compassion.

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

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