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.
• What you'll do: 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.

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