Aid dentist as required, especially in areas such as direct patient care, office duties, and preparing materials for treatments. Dental assistants are typically responsible for directly supporting dentists to ensure that procedures run smoothly. They manage equipment such as suction hoses to keep the patient’s mouth dry and workable during treatment, sterilize instruments, and develop X-rays/perform other lab tasks under dentist oversight. Additionally, they coordinate with clients to deliver information on effective hygiene techniques, schedule appointments, and arrange billing/payment. Because many of their tasks involve interaction with dentists and patients, they need to have strong interpersonal skills.
Depending on state regulations, dental assistants may perform coronal polishing to eliminate soft deposits, protect teeth from cavities with sealant or fluoride, and/or prepare patients for procedures by applying topical anesthetic. Some are also expected to prepare materials for temporary crowns and casts of teeth.
Chester, VA (9 miles from Fort Lee, VA)
Are you an experienced Dental assistant? Are you looking for an enjoyable position where you will be well trained and highly compensated? If so, we are the practice for you....
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9 days ago
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Chester, VA (9 miles from Fort Lee, VA)
Murry and Kuhn Dentistry is looking for experienced dental assistants to be a part of our growing team. We are in need of assistants at multiple locations (Chester and Midlothian)....
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9 days ago
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Midlothian, VA (23 miles from Fort Lee, VA)
We are one of the area's most well-established orthodontic practices and are in search of an experienced, highly motivated, personable and professional individual for an orthodontic chairside...
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12 days ago
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Aspen Dental
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Midlothian, VA (23 miles from Fort Lee, VA)
As a Dental Assistant with an Aspen Dental-branded practice, youll have the support you need to reach your career goals....
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30+ days ago
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Kool Smiles
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Henrico, VA (21 miles from Fort Lee, VA)
Our teams don't just shape smiles -- they shape the lives of families every single day. Working with us means being challenged, having fun, and being proud of what you do. It means being a mentor,...
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90+ days ago
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Heartland Dental
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Midlothian, VA (23 miles from Fort Lee, VA)
The ideal Dental Assistant candidate should possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, a superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology, a friendly, outgoing demeanor and excellent...
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90+ days ago
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