Dental Assistant
Dental DepotMidwest City, Oklahoma, United States
Posted March 30, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Dental Depot is a family‑owned, patient‑centered dental practice that delivers comprehensive oral health services— including implants, dentures, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, and emergency care—to patients of all ages. The clinic’s distinctive 19th‑century train‑station‑styled building offers a warm, inviting atmosphere while its state‑of‑the‑art operatories feature Hu Friedy instruments, Tulsa Dental Wave One units, soft‑tissue lasers, Schick digital sensors, and intra‑oral cameras. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment that emphasizes hands‑on patient care from day one and provides opportunities to refine clinical skills and learn the business aspects of running a successful practice. By prioritizing patient needs over profit, Dental Depot cultivates a culture of care, innovation, and professional growth that appeals to both seasoned dentists and aspiring dental professionals.
Job Description
Dental Assistant needed to assist Dentist in delivering quality oral health care. Prepares patients for dental procedures, sets up and maintains equipment, and provides direct patient care. Requires completion of Dental Assisting Program or 1 year experience as a Dental Assistant, current Dental Assisting Permit, CPR Certification, and X-Ray Certification. Must have valid driver's license, proof of vehicle insurance, and annual Motor Vehicle Record Check. Works in a fast-paced dental office setting, interacting with patients and dentists to provide excellent customer service.
Requirements
- Prepare patient for dental procedure by helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
- Maintain proper and efficient patient flow management.
- Set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and/or assist Dentist during dental procedures.
- Take and expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
- Chart existing and proposed treatment in Patient Management Software
- Assist Dentist in management of medical or dental procedures
- Provide preoperative explanations and postoperative instructions prescribed by Dentist.
- Record treatment information in patient records. Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
- Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Pour, trim, and polish study casts and prepare whitening trays.
- Clean and polish removable appliances
- Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
- Teaching patient’s appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
- Dismiss patients with proper hand offs to other department
- Sterilize or disinfect instruments, and operatories
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits package
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Opportunities for professional growth and development