Dental Assistant

Job Description

At Bella Vita Dentistry, we honor our patients’ trust and strive to enrich lives by improving oral health and delivering impeccable cosmetic and restorative dental work. We serve the Hillcrest community with Invisalign®, veneers, dental implants, Zoom Teeth Whitening, root canals, crowns, sedation dentistry, and bridges, creating lifelong relationships in a comfortable, relaxed environment.

Dental Assistants are an integral member of our team and help foster our clinically led culture. From being the doctor’s right hand to connecting with patients and striving to provide the best patient experience, Dental Assistants are key contributors to the success of our practice.

Monday – Friday 7:45 AM – 5 PM — No Weekends

• 2–4 years of Dental Assistant experience
• Experience with Dentrix (highly preferred)
• Dental Assistant certificate required where the state regulates it
• X‑ray certification required where the state regulates it

• 3 Weeks of Collective Paid Time Off & 8 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Medical/vision/dental benefits
• 401k match
• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures while helping patients feel comfortable
• Set up and break down the operatory post‑treatment
• Take dental radiographs (x‑rays)
• Manage infection control by preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Provide patients with follow‑up instructions after all dental treatment procedures
• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Working environment & physical requirements: clinical environment with potential exposure to hazardous waste and blood‑borne pathogens; requires prolonged standing, leaning, bending; must be able to lift 15 lbs at times.