Dental Assistant Complex Prosthodontics

Position Summary

Yeshiva University announces its new College of Dental Medicine and is hiring a new faculty and staff to support the school. The curriculum will integrate Digital Dentistry techniques to be taught by today's dental thought leaders and master clinicians. The school plans to provide a unique 36‑month dental education program through an innovative “Block” style curriculum, which will ensure in-depth learning and understanding.

Please join this new DDS program.

The Dental Assistant Complex Prosthodontics provides chairside clinical support to prosthodontic faculty within the dental school clinics. This role performs four‑handed dental assisting during advanced restorative and prosthodontic procedures, prepares and maintains treatment operatories, and ensures compliance with infection control, radiation safety, and clinical safety standards. Reporting to the Director of Clinic, the dental assistant works closely with prosthodontists and clinical staff to ensure treatment rooms are properly prepared and procedures are supported safely and efficiently.

This position performs patient care duties within a clinical environment structured around a block‑style curriculum, designed to support efficient delivery of treatment while advancing the educational mission of the dental school. In this model, students participate in focused clinical learning experiences while faculty provide direct patient care. The Dental Assistant plays a vital role in supporting advanced restorative and prosthodontic care, assisting with procedures ranging from crowns and bridges to full‑arch treatment.

Working within a higher‑level clinical environment, the dental assistant collaborates directly with the prosthodontist and clinical team in the management of complex restorative cases in accordance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory standards.

• Prepare treatment rooms and verify procedural setups for scheduled prosthodontic procedures.
• Ensure operatories are clean, organized, and properly equipped.
• Set up dental equipment, instruments, and restorative materials prior to procedures.
• Coordinate with the sterilization department to ensure instruments are available.
• Prepare patients for prosthodontic procedures and proper operatory positioning.
• Obtain digital radiographs according to clinical protocols.
• Assist the prosthodontist using four‑handed dentistry techniques.
• Assist the prosthodontist in advanced clinical procedures, including crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, and full‑arch treatment.
• Anticipate the needs of the prosthodontist and provide instruments and materials as needed.
• Monitor patient well‑being during procedures.
• Maintain a sterile clinical environment throughout procedures.
• Ensure required clinical verification and treatment documentation protocols are completed.
• Break down operatories and prepare treatment rooms for subsequent procedures.
• Sterilize and process instruments according to infection control standards.
• Dispose of sharps and hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Assist with inventory management of prosthodontic instruments, implant components, and restorative supplies.
• Report equipment issues or repair needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain readiness of emergency equipment and oxygen systems.
• Conduct routine audits of emergency medical carts.
• Assist faculty during medical emergencies according to clinic protocols.
• Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA patient privacy standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support prosthodontic clinical operations.
• Prosthodontic‑Specific Clinical Support
• Assist with digital impressions, intraoral scanning, and traditional impressions for prosthodontic procedures.
• Prepare prosthodontic materials and components for crowns, bridges, implant restorations, and full‑arch prostheses.
• Assist during prosthodontic try‑in appointments, including framework try‑ins, wax try‑ins, and final prosthesis delivery.
• Coordinate with the dental laboratory regarding prosthetic cases, materials, and prescriptions.
• Maintain organization of prosthodontic cases, including implant components, restorative parts, and laboratory…