Surgical Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant – Comprehensive & Digital Dentistry Healthy Smiles Dentistry | Naples, FL

$22–$30 per hour | Full-Time | 4-Day Work Week

Grow Your Career with Healthy Smiles Dentistry Healthy Smiles Dentistry is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, motivated, and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our growing private practice in beautiful Naples, Florida. We are looking for a team member who is passionate about patient care, eager to learn, comfortable embracing new technology, and interested in building a long-term career in a modern, technology-driven dental practice. At Healthy Smiles Dentistry, our assistants play an important role in creating an exceptional patient experience. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced doctors and a collaborative clinical team while gaining hands-on experience in comprehensive restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, implant and periodontal procedures, and emergency care. If you take pride in your work, demonstrate initiative, enjoy helping patients feel comfortable and cared for, and are excited about continuing to grow professionally, we would love to meet you!

What You’ll Do As a Dental Assistant, you will work closely with our doctors and clinical team to support efficient, high-quality patient care. Responsibilities may include: • Provide chairside assistance for comprehensive restorative, cosmetic dentistry, implants, periodontal surgeries, and other surgical procedures including extractions. • Assist doctors during implant and periodontal procedures while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient clinical environment. • Triage and assist emergency patients, helping provide a calm and reassuring experience during unexpected dental situations. • Prepare patients for treatment, consultations, examinations, and doctor evaluations. • Obtain and document digital dental radiographs, including CBCT and panoramic imaging, as appropriate. • Capture high-quality clinical photographs for diagnosis, treatment planning, documentation, and patient education. • Utilize a 3Shape intraoral scanner to capture accurate digital impressions and support modern digital treatment workflows. • Assist with digital dentistry procedures and maintain familiarity with evolving technology and clinical systems. • Deliver custom whitening trays and review whitening protocols and home-care instructions with patients. • Accurately enter treatment and procedures into SoftDent. • Complete thorough, accurate, and timely clinical notes and patient documentation. • Audit patient charts to ensure information, treatment documentation, radiographs, photographs, and clinical records are accurate and complete. • Prepare treatment rooms and instruments before procedures and maintain appropriate infection-control and sterilization protocols. • Keep operatories stocked, organized, clean, and ready for patient care. • Assist with maintaining smooth clinical workflows throughout the day. • Communicate effectively with doctors, hygienists, front-office team members, and other staff to coordinate patient care. • Help educate patients about treatment, post-operative instructions, home care, and recommended preventive measures. • Contribute to a positive, professional, and welcoming environment for every patient.

What We’re Looking For We are seeking someone who is dependable, motivated, personable, and committed to providing excellent patient care. Ideal candidates will have: • 2+ years of dental assisting experience preferred, particularly chairside assisting in a general or comprehensive dental practice. • Experience with digital radiographs, CBCT, panoramic imaging, intraoral scanning, and clinical photography is a plus. • Experience with 3Shape intraoral scanning technology is highly desirable. • Familiarity with SoftDent or other dental practice-management software is beneficial. • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a busy clinical environment. • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • A professional, positive, and compassionate approach to patient care. • A strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative. • Ability to remain calm, organized, and focused in a fast-paced environment. • Willingness to learn our systems, technology, workflows, and clinical protocols. • Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team. • A genuine desire to continue learning and developing professionally. • A long-term mindset and interest in growing alongside an expanding practice.

Why Join Healthy Smiles Dentistry? At Healthy Smiles Dentistry, we believe our team is our greatest asset. We want our employees to feel supported, valued, and encouraged to develop their skills and advance their careers.

We invest in our team through advanced technology, continuing education, hands-on learning, and opportunities for professional growth. Our goal is to create a workplace where talented people can build meaningful, long-term careers while providing exceptional care to our patients.

We Offer: • Competitive pay: $22–$30 per hour, based on experience and qualifications • Full-time position • 4-day work week • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid sick time • Continuing education and professional development opportunities • Professional development assistance • Annual scrub/uniform allowance • Employee discount • Opportunities for career advancement • Supportive doctors and leadership team • State-of-the-art dental technology • Exposure to comprehensive, cosmetic, implant, periodontal, and digital dentistry • Team outings and employee appreciation events • Positive, respectful, and collaborative workplace culture • An opportunity to grow with a modern and expanding private practice

More Than Just a Job If you are looking for more than a position and want to become part of a team-oriented practice that values patient care, technology, education, teamwork, and professional growth, we encourage you to apply.

At Healthy Smiles Dentistry, you will have the opportunity to expand your clinical skills, work with advanced technology, learn from experienced dental professionals, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.

Join Healthy Smiles Dentistry and help us create healthy, confident smiles while building a rewarding and fulfilling career in dentistry.

Position Details Pay: $22.00–$30.00 per hour, based on experience

Benefits: • Employee discount • Opportunities for advancement • Paid sick time • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Uniform/scrub allowance

Experience: • Chairside dental assisting: 2 years preferred

Ability to Commute: • Naples, FL 34105 — Required