Registered Dental Assistant

Description Position Summary The Registered Dental Assistant is a fully functioning chairside assistant responsible for independently supporting clinical procedures, enhancing provider efficiency, and contributing to a productive and well-managed patient schedule. This role serves providers and patients by delivering competent, reliable chairside assistance and performing state-permitted expanded clinical duties with accuracy and clinical confidence.

The core purpose is to ensure seamless procedural execution, uphold clinical quality standards, and support a patient experience that is efficient, safe, and comfortable at every appointment. Core Responsibilities Level II: All DA functions, plus independent chairside execution and state-permitted expanded clinical duties.

Advanced Chairside & Expanded Functions Provide independent chairside assistance during restorative, preventive, and basic surgical procedures across the full range of general dentistry. Perform expanded duties as permitted by state regulation, including coronal polishing, sealant placement, radiograph exposure and processing, and preliminary or final impressions.

Assist with restorative procedures by preparing and delivering materials, managing isolation, and maintaining a clear and efficient operative field. Anticipate provider needs during procedures and proactively prepare instruments, materials, and equipment to minimize chair time between steps. Patient Experience & Communication Prepare patients for treatment, explain procedural steps in accessible language, and actively manage patient comfort and anxiety throughout appointments.

Reinforce provider post-operative instructions, home care guidance, and treatment plan recommendations with patients following procedures. Support schedule efficiency by ensuring rapid, high-quality operatory turnover and keeping providers running on time. Documentation & Compliance Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the patient's record at each visit.

Meet productivity expectations consistently and contribute to efficient daily schedule flow.

Requirements

Education

& Qualifications Required Experience 1-2 years of dental assisting experience with demonstrated chairside proficiency. Required Education High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a formal dental assisting education program or certification course. Required Licensure & Certifications State credentialing as required (e.

g., Registered Dental Assistant, Certified Dental Assistant, or state equivalent). Current radiography certification as required by state. Preferred: Coronal polishing, sealant placement, and/or additional expanded duty certifications. Proficiency in dental practice management software. Strong provider communication skills and a consistent track record of supporting productivity goals.