Dental Assistant
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a dependable, friendly, motivated Dental Assistant to join our dental team. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, organized, and committed to providing exceptional patient care while supporting the dentist and ensuring efficient daily operations.
What You'll Do
• Assit the Dentist during examinations, fillings, crowns, extractions, and other dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and necessary materials before each patient appointment.
• Sterililze and disinfect dental instruments and equipment according to OSHA and infection-control guidelines.
• Take dental x-rays and impressions
• Review and update medical and dental histories.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-operative care, and treatment instructions
• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation.
• Ensure patient comfort and provide a welcoming, positive experience.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment rooms and clinical areas.
• Monitor and restock dental supplies and materials.
• Assist with scheduling, charting, and other administrative duties when needed.
• Work collaboratively with dentists, hygienists, and front office staff to maintain smooth patient flow.
What You'll Bring
Required:
Preferred: • Dental Assisting experience preffered
Job Details
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Typical pay (not posted by this employer)
- Typical pay for Dental Assistant in Georgia: $20–$25 an hour
- The middle half of 1,835 job posts in Georgia 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 26, 2026
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