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Houston Dental Esthetics

Posted 3 days ago
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Key Responsibilities Provide chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry during prosthodontic, restorative, implant, and oral surgery procedures. Assist with full-mouth rehabilitations, All-on-4/All-on-6 procedures, dental implant placements, crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures, and full-arch restorations. Prepare, organize, and maintain treatment rooms, dental instruments, and equipment before, during, and after procedures. Assist doctors with dental impressions, digital scans, intraoral photography, bite registrations, and temporary restorations. Operate digital dental equipment, including intraoral scanners and 3D imaging systems (CBCT), as directed and within applicable requirements. Assist with implant components, surgical instruments, restorative materials, and laboratory case coordination. Monitor patient comfort and assist with patient preparation and post-operative instructions. Take and process dental X-rays while following applicable radiation safety requirements. Maintain accurate clinical notes, update patient charts, and document treatment using dental practice management software, such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft. Follow strict sterilization, infection control, and OSHA guidelines. Maintain organized treatment rooms, laboratory areas, and clinical supplies. Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients, doctors, and team members. Assist with additional clinical and administrative duties as needed. Qualifications Previous dental assisting experience required; prosthodontic, implant, or restorative dentistry experience strongly preferred. Experience assisting with dental implants, full-arch restorations, All-on-4/All-on-6 procedures, and complex restorative cases is highly desirable. Knowledge of dental anatomy, terminology, restorative materials, implant components, and dental laboratory procedures. Familiarity with digital impressions, intraoral scanners, CBCT imaging, and dental X-ray equipment is a plus. Knowledge of dental sterilization, infection control, OSHA regulations, and HIPAA compliance. Experience with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or other dental practice management software preferred. Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills. Strong attention to detail and the ability to anticipate the doctor's needs during procedures. Professional, reliable, team-oriented, and committed to providing outstanding patient care. Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working in a team-oriented environment, and is comfortable assisting with advanced restorative and implant dentistry. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles.
Posted / Updated: Nov 04, 2026 | ID: 567742