Dental Assistant

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, sterilize instruments, and set up trays
• Assist dentists during dental procedures
• Record treatment information and patient medical/dental histories
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays
• Provide postoperative instructions and oral hygiene education
• Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory
• Fabricate temporary restorations and make preliminary impressions
• Pour, trim, and polish study casts
• Schedule appointments and manage billing/insurance forms

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of Dental Assistant coursework or equivalent experience
• Valid Indiana Dental Radiography license
• Valid certification in Expanded Functions Dental Assisting
• CPR and First-Aid certification
• Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control compliance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

About the Company

Ladd Dental Group has been providing the highest quality dental care across Indiana communities for over 40 years, delivering a patient-centric model of care to underserved communities.