Lead Dental Assistant

Lead Dental Assistant

Full-Time | Colchester, VT

• Hourly rate: $28–$35 per hour, based on experience
• Annualized compensation:
  Approximately $58,240–$72,800 per year, based on full-time employment

• Paid time off (vacation and sick time)
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Continuing education credits and professional development support

• Full-time
• Monday–Friday
• No nights or weekends

A well-established general dental practice in Colchester, Vermont, is seeking an experienced Lead Dental Assistant to join its clinical team. The practice provides a full scope of dentistry, including preventive and restorative care, dental implants, surgical procedures, and Invisalign.

This role is ideal for a senior dental assistant who is confident clinically and ready to take on a leadership-focused position. The Lead Dental Assistant will support the dentist chairside while also helping guide clinical workflow, mentor team members, and maintain high standards of patient care and efficiency.

• Provide advanced chairside assistance during restorative, surgical, and implant procedures
• Assist with Invisalign and other advanced treatment protocols as trained
• Take and process dental radiographs (Vermont X-ray certification required)
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures

• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to dental assistants
• Support onboarding and training of new team members
• Help ensure consistency with clinical protocols, infection control, and OSHA standards
• Assist with coordinating daily clinical flow to support efficiency and patient experience

• Deliver exceptional patient care and build trust-based relationships
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
• Collaborate closely with the clinical and administrative team to ensure smooth daily operations

• Vermont X-ray certification required
• Previous dental assisting experience required
• Prior experience in a lead or senior dental assistant role preferred
• Experience assisting with restorative, surgical, implant, and Invisalign cases preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and patient-focused
• Strong connection to the Vermont community is valued