Dental Assistant

Company: CANYON CROSSING DENTAL
Location: Saint George
Posted on: February 27, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job post summary Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour Job description: Looking for an experienced DA to join our top notch team. We are a smaller office that emphasizes high quality dental services with a personal touch We specialize in comprehensive adult rehab but also have some chidren and young families. Extractions, bone grafting with membranes, Implant placement & restoration, crown and bridge, endo are our most common procedures. Always making high quality temp crowns with proper Occlusion. Must love ?educating patients, helping them understand treatment plans and why procedures are recommended. Willing to do some training with OPEN Dental software, 3D and digital scanning for intra-oral impressions. But we really value experience and work ethic. So must have X-ray certification, proficiency in making temps and basic knowledge of all dental procedures. JOB DESCRIPTION LIST: - Assist the dentist during dental procedures: Implant Surgery & Restoration 3D Scanning and Designing Implant Placement (OP 3D Scanner) Digital Scanning for crown & bridge (Primescan) dentures, study models, night guards Making custom temporary crowns & bridges - Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for dental procedures - Take and develop dental x-rays- Pano, FMX, 3D - Perform dental charting and recordkeeping OPEN DENTAL software - Provide patient education and review treatment plan for current day's tx -Post operative care for scheduled treatment - Sterilize and maintain dental equipment and instruments - Schedule patient appointments and manage patient records QUALIFICATIONS: - High school diploma or equivalent - Completion of an accredited dental assisting program - X-ray certification - Knowledge of OPEN DENTAL software systems (SIMILAR TO DENTRIX) - Experience in oral surgery, endo, implant placement/restoration is a plus - Familiarity with dentall coding and billing practices - Strong knowledge of infection control protocols - Proficiency in dental imaging techniques - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work well in a team environment As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in assisting the dentist during dental procedures and ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients. Your responsibilities will include preparing treatment rooms, taking x-rays, performing dental charting, sterilizing equipment, and providing patient education. You will also be responsible for scheduling appointments and managing patient records. To be successful in this role, you should have a high school diploma or equivalent, as well as completion of an accredited dental assisting program. X-ray certification is required, and knowledge of Dentrix and Epic software systems is preferred. Experience in pediatric dentistry is a plus. Familiarity with medical coding and billing practices, as well as strong knowledge of infection control protocols, is also important. In addition to technical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building rapport with patients. You should also be able to work well in a team environment. If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to the oral health of patients while working in a supportive team environment, we encourage you to apply for the position of Dental Assistant. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits: Continuing education credits Employee discount Flexible schedule Flextime Health insurance Dental insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Paid training Professional development assistance Retirement plan Safety equipment provided Uniform allowance Ability to Commute: Ivins, UT 84738 (Required) Work Location: In person

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