Specialist Dental Assistant

Specialty Dental Assistant
- Join us and be part of a culture where your smile truly matters.

At Ideal Dental
, we’re on a mission to revolutionize dental care—and we want you to be part of the journey! As one of North America's fastest-growing dental groups, we're driven by our vision to provide exceptional, comprehensive dental services all under one roof. Established in 2008, we’re proud to be clinician-founded and clinician-led
, with a focus on patient-centered care and an unwavering commitment to innovation and growth.

As a Specialty Dental Assistant at Ideal Dental, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional care and support to both our patients and dental team. You’ll be empowered with the training, tools, and resources to advance your career while making a real difference in the lives of those you serve. Every day, you’ll help create beautiful smiles and contribute to the health and well-being of the community.

• Advanced Clinical Assisting: Efficiently assist the specialist with complex procedures (e.g., surgeries, root canals, implant placement) by anticipating needs and passing specialized instruments.
• Procedural Maintenance: Maintain a clean and clear operating field using suction, irrigation, and retraction techniques.
• Specialized Setup: Prepare and mix specialty-specific materials, such as bone grafts, impression materials, and sealers.
• Equipment Operation: Set up, operate, and troubleshoot equipment specific to the specialty (e.g., operating microscopes, 3D/CBCT scanners, ultrasonic units).
• Sterilization & Infection Control: Ensure all specialized instruments are meticulously counted, cleaned, and sterilized according to strict regulatory standards.
• Radiography: Take, process, and prepare high-quality, specialty-specific dental radiographs and images for the specialist's review.
• Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Deliver detailed pre- and post-operative instructions tailored to the specialty procedure.
• Patient Support: Prepare the patient for the procedure, provide comfort and support, and help manage anxiety.
• Documentation: Accurately document all clinical findings, procedures, materials used, and patient information in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Inventory Management: Track and manage the inventory of specialized supplies and materials to ensure the clinical area is always prepared.

• Greeting guests with a smile.
• Assisting Specialist with procedures.
• Sterilizing instruments and setting up trays.
• Preparing treatment rooms.
• Performing X-rays.
• Charting existing and recommended treatments.
• Performing other duties as required to support the office and Specialty team.

• Active Registered Dental Assistant License
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum of 1 year of dental experience
• Must be willing to travel within assigned areas

At Ideal Dental, we’re committed to helping you grow professionally, providing you with opportunities to expand your skills, work with cutting-edge technology, and make a lasting impact on your patients. If you’re passionate about dental care, thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment, and want to be part of a team that values both excellence and compassion, this is the place for you.

• MONTHLY BONUS POTENTIAL
• Medical insurance.
• Discounted dental benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependent children.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401K.
• Employee scholarship program.

At Ideal Dental, we’re dedicated to putting smiles on the faces of our guests and our team. We foster a supportive, positive environment where every team member can thrive, grow, and enjoy their work. Join us and be part of a culture where your smile truly matters