Slidell, Louisiana, United States · On-site
$14/hr–$20/hr
Dental Assistant Exceptional Dental Slidell, LA Position Summary: The dental assistant will assist the dentist in both administrative and clinical duties including: preparing patient for procedure or exam, sterilizing an…
Skills: Dental assisting, Sterilization, Patient care, Radiography, Impression taking
Central, Louisiana, United States · On-site
Job Description Dental Hygienist Full Time Exceptional Dental of Central Position Summary At Exceptional Dental, we are looking for a patient-centered, upbeat Dental Hygienist who is passionate about delivering top-notch…
Skills: Dental hygiene, Patient education, Scaling, Root planing, Periodontal disease treatment
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
$14/hr–$20/hr
Treatment Coordinator Exceptional Dental New Orleans, Louisiana Position Summary: This position will help to promote practice growth through effectively scheduling patient treatment in accordance with doctor’s availabili…
Skills: Dental office administration, Patient scheduling, Financial arrangements, Treatment coordination, Interpersonal skills
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
$200k–$300k/yr
Dentist- Full or Part Time Exceptional Dental of Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana About Us: We are Exceptional Dental- a locally owned, dentist-owned family of practices serving the New Orleans area. Our office offers moder…
Skills: General Dentistry, Dental Extractions, Prosthodontics, Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States · On-site
$40/hr–$50/hr
Dental Hygienist Affordable Smiles of Baton Rouge Position Summary: Affordable Smiles is looking for a friendly dental hygienist who wants to impact patient's lives to add to our team! We love what we do and love seeing …
Skills: Scaling, Root Planning, Periodontal Probing, Patient Education, Fluoride Application
Gulfport, Mississippi, United States · On-site
$200k–$300k/yr
Dentist Gulfport, MS Full Time/ Part-time About Us: Affordable Smiles is a locally rooted dental group practice looking to add a motivated professional doctor to our team. We provide dentists with high end facilities and…
Skills: Patient Care, Treatment Planning, Intraoral Scanning, Digital X-ray, CBCT X-ray
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
$14/hr–$20/hr
Dental Assistant Exceptional Dental of Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana Exceptional Dental of Uptown is looking for an "exceptional" Dental Assistant to join the team! We are a small office in the heart of Uptown with state…
Skills: Chairside Assisting, Patient Care, Dental X-rays, Oral Hygiene Instruction, Medical History Recording
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States · On-site
$200k–$300k/yr
Dentist- Full or Part Time Affordable Smiles of Houma Houma, Louisiana About Us: We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new dental practice in Houma, Louisiana, built from the ground up to deliver exceptiona…
Skills: Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, General Dentistry, Dental Extractions, Prosthodontics
St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States · On-site
$200k–$300k/yr
Dentist- Mandeville, Louisiana Full Time/ Part-time About Us: Affordable Smiles is a locally owned dental practice looking to add a motivated professional doctor to our team. Our offices offer in house labs to ensure the…
Skills: Treatment Planning, Patient Care, Intraoral Scanning, Digital X-ray, CBCT X-ray
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The dental assistant will support the dentist by preparing patients for procedures, sterilizing instruments, and assisting chair-side during exams. They are also responsible for recording patient histories, taking diagnostic x-rays, and providing patient education on oral hygiene.
The candidate must be able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and maintain a professional, cooperative demeanor in a team setting. They must also be capable of performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 35 pounds and frequent bending or twisting.
Dental Assistant
Exceptional Dental
Slidell, LA
Position Summary: The dental assistant will assist the dentist in both administrative and clinical duties including: preparing patient for procedure or exam, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, and assisting during dental procedures. This role will also provide patient support services including providing care instructions, medical attention, and emotional support.
Exceptional Dental offers competitive pay and great benefits including:
Essential Functions:
• Actively provide instruments and materials to dentist during exams and procedures in order to help maintain patient comfort and dentist's efficiency
• Assist with dental and medical emergencies according to OSHA and office procedures
• Assist chair side during administration of nitrous oxide
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
• Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
• Clean and polish removable appliances
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients
• Record treatment information in patient records
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays
• Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner
• Must maintain regular, consistent and punctual attendance in accordance with assigned schedule and time off policies
• Must be able to comfortably and efficiently handle multiple deadlines and task assignments
• Must be able to work both independently and cooperatively in team settings
• Other duties and tasks, as assigned periodically
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
• Standing and walking 80%
• Sitting 20%
• Moderate noise levels from dental and other lab equipment
• Medical, office, and lab setting
• Minimum lifting requirements of 35 pounds in order to transfer equipment and pack and unpack supplies.
• Frequent bending, twisting, and position changes in order to examine and service patients.
Offices: 215 N San Saba # 208, San Antonio, Texas 78207-3120, US
Offices: 215 N San Saba # 208, San Antonio, Texas 78207-3120, US
