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Dental Assistant

Job in Slidell, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, 70461, USA
Listing for: Affordable Care, LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-17
Job specializations:
  • Dental / Dentistry
    Dental Assistant, Dentistry / General Dentist, Dental Office, Dental Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18 - 24 USD Hourly USD 18.00 24.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Join Affordable Dentures & Implants and Help Create Healthy, Confident Smiles!

Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking a compassionate, skilled Dental Assistant to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about patient care and want to expand your experience in prosthodontics, dental implants, oral surgery, and removable prosthetics , this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

Our team partners with experienced dentists and in-house lab professionals to deliver high-quality, life-changing tooth replacement solutions to hundreds of thousands of patients each year. We offer a supportive, fast-paced environment where your skills are valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and every day brings the opportunity to restore confidence through exceptional patient care.

Why Join Us?

  • Specialized experience in dentures, dental implants, prosthodontics, and oral surgery

  • Opportunity to work alongside experienced dentists and dental laboratory professionals

  • Career growth and ongoing training opportunities

  • Collaborative, team-focused work environment

  • Rewarding career helping patients regain their smiles, confidence, and quality of life

What You’ll Do

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll provide exceptional chairside support while helping patients throughout every stage of their treatment experience.

  • Deliver outstanding patient care and create a welcoming, positive experience from check-in through treatment.

  • Prepare operatories, instruments, equipment, and materials before each patient appointment.

  • Assist dentists during denture procedures, dental implant placement, oral surgery, extractions, and prosthetic treatments in accordance with state regulations.

  • Take and assist with alginate denture impressions , select appropriate impression trays, and prepare wax bites under dentist direction.

  • Assist with denture insertions, adjustments, relines, repairs, and other expanded duties where permitted by state law.

  • Educate patients on treatment plans, denture options, implant procedures, post-operative care, home care instructions, and financial packages.

  • Obtain and document patient medical histories, treatment information, and clinical notes accurately.

  • Take dental radiographs (X-rays) in accordance with state certification requirements.

  • Maintain strict infection prevention and sterilization standards by cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments and operatories.

  • Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering clinical supplies.

  • Support daily office operations, including maintaining a clean, organized clinical environment.

  • Travel occasionally for training and continuing education opportunities as needed.

  • Perform additional duties to support patient care and office success.

Qualifications

Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Dental Assistant and X-ray certification (where required by state)

  • Strong communication and patient service skills

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment

  • Commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and compassionate patient care

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1+ year of dental assisting experience

  • Experience assisting with dentures, removable prosthetics, or dental implants

  • Experience taking denture impressions and wax bites

  • Experience assisting with oral surgery and extractions

  • Experience with
    prosthodontic procedures

  • Familiarity with dental practice management software and electronic patient records

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

  • Friendly, professional, and compassionate

  • Detail-oriented and highly organized

  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities

  • Passionate about delivering exceptional patient experiences

  • Dependable, motivated, and eager to grow within a successful dental practice

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and sit for extended periods throughout the workday

  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally

  • Ability to work safely in a clinical environment while following OSHA and infection control protocols

Keywords: Dental Assistant, Certified Dental Assistant, Registered Dental Assistant, Chairside Assistant, Clinical Dental Assistant, Oral Surgery Assistant, Implant Dental Assistant, Denture…

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