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Cloudland Dental
Chattanooga, TN
Dental AssistantFull Time

Job Description

Overview:

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

“Open Up” to A Whole New Dental Experience

Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.

Wondering how this shapes your job experience?

We use our individuality and dental expertise to practice group dentistry and ensure that every patient leaves our office feeling satisfied. Do you have the drive and passion to help others improve their oral health in the way that we do? Come join our team— help us pioneer a new culture of dentistry.

Smiling from Open to Close

Monday:
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday&Wednesday:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday:
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday:
7:00 am - 2:00 pm Open the Second Friday of Each Month
Responsibilities:

Skills Required to Make a Great “Impression” on Our Team

Assists doctors which includes but is not limited to charting, placement of fillings, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
Able to perform expanded duties following state regulations and compliance.
Assists in clinical procedures and treatment such as: placing amalgam or composite fillings, adaptation of temporary crowns, removing surgical sutures, and applying topical fluoride treatments. Limitations due apply per state requirements.
Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
Enters and updates patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating
Qualifications:

So How Can You “Fill” This Role?

EFDA Certification or on the job training required per state requirements
Radiography licensure for respective state requirements
1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates
CPR Certification is required
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Knowledge of dental charting software and digital x-rays with the ability to learn new programs as necessary

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-time employees)
Healthcare Spending Account
Paid Time Off
401k
Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Program
Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Benefits

Direct patient care • CPR Certification • Medical chart preparation • Dental office • Suture removal • Surgery • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Treatment plan documentation • Medical software • Composite resin restorations • BLS Certification • Fluoride treatment • Full-time • Disability insurance • Assisting medical staff • Health insurance • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Paid time off • On-the-job training • Dental x-ray • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Employee assistance program • Vision insurance • Productivity software • Employee discount • Patient treatment • Patient education • EFDA Certification • Managing patient records • Radiology • Entry level • Referral program

Job Details

Job Type
Full Time
Typical pay (not posted by this employer)
Typical pay for Dental Assistant in Tennessee: $19–$22 an hour
The middle half of 110 job posts in Tennessee that listed pay in the last year, based on the lower figure of each posted range; yearly pay divided by 2,000 hours. Ask the employer what this role pays.
Specialty
Dental Assistant
Posted
October 17, 2026
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