A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.
Dental Assistant (Part-Time) Solana Dental Studio Upland, CA Job Details Part-time $18•$25 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Spanish Customer communication Teamwork Interpersonal skills English Attention to detail Cleaning Full Job Description Solana Dental Studio | Upland, CA Join a Modern, Patient-Focused Dental Practice! Solana Dental Studio is a brand-new, modern family dental office committed to providing exceptional dental care in a warm, welcoming environment. We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, and highly motivated Dental Assistant to become one of the first members of our growing team. If you genuinely enjoy interacting with people, love helping patients, are organized & ethusiastic , and want to grow with a long-term practice, we'd love to meet you. Schedule (Part-Time)
Tuesday:
9:00 AM•6:00
PM Friday:
8:00 AM•5:00
PM Saturday:
8:00 AM•2:00 PM Additional hours and full-time opportunities may become available as the practice continues to grow. Responsibilities As the first and last person our patients interact with, you'll play a key role in creating an outstanding patient experience.
Your responsibilities include:
Greeting patients with warmth and professionalism Assist the dentist chairside with adult and pediatric patients while providing friendly, compassionate, and efficient patient care. Prepare and maintain operatories, instruments, materials, and equipment before, during, and after procedures. Assist with a wide variety of procedures including restorative dentistry, crowns/bridges, root canals, dentures, extractions, bone grafting, and implant surgeries. Take digital X-rays, panoramic images, intraoral photos, impressions, and digital scans as permitted. Prepare patients for treatment, update medical histories, obtain vital signs, and communicate patient concerns to the dentist. Provide a comfortable and positive experience for children and anxious patients, using friendly and age-appropriate communication. Follow proper infection control, sterilization, OSHA, HIPAA, and office safety protocols. Perform efficient operatory turnover, sterilize instruments, and keep clinical areas clean, organized, and fully stocked. Prepare surgical and implant setups while maintaining proper sterile/aseptic technique during procedures. Assist with accurate clinical charting, treatment documentation, laboratory cases, and postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist. Monitor clinical inventory, restock supplies, check expiration dates, and notify the appropriate team member when supplies need to be ordered. Work collaboratively with the dentist, front office, and other team members while maintaining a professional, respectful, dependable, positive, and patient-focused attitude. QualificationsRequired Bilingual in English and Spanish Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Friendly, positive, and professional attitude Comfortable using computers and learning new software Strong organizational and multitasking abilities Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented Outstanding customer service skills Professional appearance and presentation Preferred Previous experience with RCT, dentures, extractions, and implant surgeries Previous experience with digital dentistry including intraoral scanner Happy to work both with adults and children Experience with PPO insurance Experience with Denti-Cal insurance Experience with dental practice management software, Open Dental and PracticeWeb Don't have clinical dental experience? That's okay! If you're a fast learner, highly motivated, technology-savvy, eager to learn dentistry, and passionate about helping people with their teeth, we encourage you to apply. We value attitude, work ethic, and the willingness to grow just as much as experience. Who We're Looking For We're searching for someone who is: Naturally friendly and outgoing Smiley and enjoys talking with people Positive and energetic Compassionate and patient-focused Professional and dependable A team player who enjoys helping others Able to stay calm in a fast-paced environment Self-motivated and eager to improve every day Looking for a long-term career—not just another job Growth Opportunity As Solana Dental Studio continues to grow, there will be opportunities for additional hours, expanded responsibilities, and career advancement. Candidates who are willing to work at both our Upland office and our future Long Beach location will receive additional consideration, although this is not required . We are looking for someone who wants to build a career with us and grow together for many years. Why Join Solana Dental Studio? Modern, beautiful office Positive and supportive work environment Opportunity to grow with a new practice Team-oriented culture where every employee is valued Meaningful work helping families achieve healthy smiles Opportunities for advancement as the practice expands If you're passionate about creating amazing patient experiences and want to be part of something special from the beginning, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and grow with Solana Dental Studio!
