Dental Assistant jobs in Louisville, KY

Dental Assistant assists with dental surgical and other procedures under the direct supervision of a dentist. Prepares patient and arranges instruments and supplies used for procedures. Being a Dental Assistant hands instruments to the dentist and helps during treatment. Ensures all instruments are sterile and follows infection control protocols. Additionally, Dental Assistant records treatment notes and updates patient records. May take and process x-rays. May require an associate degree in dental assisting or equivalent. Has Basic Life Support (BLS) and depending on state, may have licensing requirement. Typically reports to a dentist. The Dental Assistant works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Dental Assistant typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Dental Assistant
  • Aspen Dental
  • Louisville, KY FULL_TIME
  • At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO).  Our best-in-class training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your career.  When you join our team as a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients’ lives. 

    Salary:

    $ 17 - $ 19 / hour

    At Aspen Dental, We Put You First. We Offer:

    • A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match
    • Career development and growth opportunities to support you at every stage of your career
    • A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation
    • Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U

    How You’ll Make a Difference:

    As a Dental Assistant, you will help support the clinical needs of the practice’s patients and doctors. You will have the support and training you need to maximize your career potential and help make a difference in your community one smile at a time. 

    • Assist during a variety of treatment procedures
    • Take dental x-rays
    • Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
    • Execute patient handoffs and monitors patient flow within the practice
    • Manage infection control – prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
    • Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health
    • Complete denture soft relines and manufacture temporary crowns
    • Perform quality impressions and bite registrations
    • Perform digital intraoral scans
    • Support patient charting for doctors
    • Perform various office tasks as necessary
    • Collaborate with practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction

    Qualifications:

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds
    • Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
    • Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Active license, registration, or permit as required by the state of practice; including x-ray certification if required

    Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization.

    ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

  • 16 Days Ago

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Dental Assistant
  • Aspen Dental
  • Clarksville, IN FULL_TIME
  • At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program, competitive...
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Dental Assistant
  • Scottsburg Dental Care
  • Scottsburg, IN FULL_TIME
  • Dental Assistant Why Heartland Dental? Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who will support the business and clinical n...
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Dental Assistant
  • ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers
  • Louisville, KY FULL_TIME
  • Come Grow Your Career with ClearChoice as a Dental Assistant!Serve patients in life changing implant dentistry, while growing your career within a positive employee-centered culture. We’re searching f...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Dental Assistant
  • Univ of Louisville Dental School
  • Louisville, KY FULL_TIME
  • Assist providers at chairside; review and maintain patient charts; prepare operatories, instruments, supplies and paperwork prior to patient arrival. Maintain clinic, assist with screening; perform sp...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Dental Assistant
  • Advanced Dental Center Inc
  • Louisville, KY FULL_TIME
  • Advanced Dental Center is a dental wonderland where hard work is its own reward! We have a lucrative bonus structure for dental assistants!!! We're on the hunt for a superstar dental assistant who's r...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Dental Hygienist
  • Family Care Dentistry
  • Louisville, KY
  • $10,000 WELCOME BONUS! Family Care Dentistry is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our team! As an elite clinical pr...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Assistant/ EDDA
  • Schaefer Advanced Dentistry
  • Louisville, KY
  • Job Description Job Description Schaefer Advanced Dentistry is seeking a fantastic and talented Dental Assistant and/ or...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
  • Big Smiles
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • Dentistry with a work-life balance Make a difference while doing what you love If you’re looking for a career opportunit...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
  • Big Smiles
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • Dentistry with a work-life balance Make a difference while doing what you love If youre looking for a career opportunity...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
  • Forest Springs Family Dental
  • Louisville, KY
  • Job Description Job Description Job Summary: Assists dentist during examination and treatment of patients Job Accountabi...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Assistant
  • Ruby Dental & Braces - a Benevis company
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • Overview: Dental Assistant - Elizabethtown, KY Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, one sm...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Assistant
  • Ruby Dental & Braces - a Benevis company
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • Overview: Dental Assistant - Elizabethtown, KY Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, one sm...
  • 4/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Assistant
  • Ruby Dental & Braces - a Benevis company
  • Louisville, KY
  • Overview: Dental Assistant/Full-Time Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, one smile at a t...
  • 3/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

Louisville and Jefferson County have a combined area of 397.68 square miles (1,030.0 km2), of which 380.46 square miles (985.4 km2) is land and 17.23 square miles (44.6 km2) (4.33%) is covered by water. Louisville is southeasterly situated along the border between Kentucky and Indiana, the Ohio River, in north-central Kentucky at the Falls of the Ohio. Although situated in a Southern state, Louisville is influenced by both Southern and Midwestern culture. It is sometimes referred to as either one of the northernmost Southern cities or as one of the southernmost Northern cities in the United St...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Dental Assistant jobs
$40,136 to $49,211
Louisville, Kentucky area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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