Dental Assistant

Fullerton, California | Direct Hire | $25–$28 per Hour (DOE)

A-Team Dental Staffing has partnered with an established, patient-focused dental practice in Fullerton, California, to recruit an experienced, dependable, and motivated Dental Assistant for a direct-hire opportunity.

With 13 years of practice history, this dental office offers a welcoming, team-oriented environment where quality patient care, clinical efficiency, and teamwork are highly valued.

The ideal candidate is a confident, organized, and compassionate dental professional with strong chairside assisting skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to support a wide variety of general, restorative, cosmetic, and surgical procedures.

Schedule

• Monday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  

• Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  

• Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
  

• Thursday–Sunday: To be confirmed
  

• Staff are expected to arrive 10 minutes before the first patient.
  

Schedule reflects the practice's submitted hours. Actual working days, breaks, and total weekly hours will be confirmed.

Compensation

• $25–$28 per hour, depending on experience (DOE)
  

• Compensation based on dental assisting experience, qualifications, and clinical skills
  

• Direct-hire opportunity
  

Practice Environment

• Established general and comprehensive dental practice
  

• 13 years in practice
  

• Team-oriented, patient-centered culture
  

• 1 dental provider
  

• Approximately 3 team members
  

• 4 operatories
  

• PPO and fee-for-service (UCR) patients
  

• Personalized patient care in a collaborative clinical setting
  

• Comprehensive general, restorative, cosmetic, and surgical dental services
  

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient four-handed chairside assistance during dental procedures
  

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment before appointments
  

• Assist with general, restorative, cosmetic, and surgical procedures
  

• Support crown and bridge procedures, composite restorations, and other restorative treatments
  

• Assist with extractions, implant procedures, and root canal treatments according to experience and authorized duties
  

• Maintain familiarity with surgical instruments, sterile setups, and clinical protocols
  

• Anticipate the dentist's needs to maintain efficient workflow
  

• Capture diagnostic radiographs when appropriately certified or licensed
  

• Assist with digital impressions and iTero scanning
  

• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation
  

• Educate patients regarding procedures, postoperative instructions, and oral hygiene
  

• Follow infection control, sterilization, and OSHA safety protocols
  

• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked treatment rooms
  

• Assist with clinical inventory and supply management
  

• Work collaboratively with the dentist and administrative team
  

• Perform duties within the applicable California dental assisting scope of practice
  

Practice Software and Technology

• PracticeWeb – Practice management software
  

• iTero – Digital impressions and scanning
  

• Vatech – Panoramic imaging
  

• Hiossen – Dental implant system
  

• WaveOne – Root canal treatment system
  

• CareCredit and Cherry – Patient financing platforms
  

Experience with PracticeWeb and digital dental technology is preferred but not required.

Dental Services

The practice offers a comprehensive range of dental services, including:

• General and preventive dentistry
  

• Cosmetic dentistry
  

• Crown and bridge
  

• Composite fillings
  

• Dental extractions
  

• Dental implant placement
  

• Root canal therapy
  

• Stainless steel crowns
  

• Pulpotomy procedures
  

• Partial and complete dentures
  

• Fixed screw-retained dentures
  

• Invisalign
  

• Periodontal care
  

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a Dental Assistant who is confident, dependable, proactive, organized, and genuinely passionate about patient care.

The successful candidate will be comfortable assisting with a variety of dental procedures, supporting a busy clinical workflow, and helping maintain a positive patient experience.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with a dentist, takes initiative without constant direction, and values teamwork, professionalism, and quality dentistry.

Qualified Dental Assistants are encouraged to apply confidentially with an updated résumé.

Requirements

• Previous dental assisting experience preferred
  

• Strong four-handed chairside assisting skills
  

• Experience with general and restorative dental procedures
  

• Familiarity with oral surgery and implant assisting highly desirable
  

• Knowledge of dental instruments, materials, and clinical terminology
  

• Understanding of infection control and sterilization protocols
  

• Experience with digital radiography preferred
  

• Familiarity with PracticeWeb is a plus
  

• iTero scanning experience is a plus
  

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  

• Excellent communication and patient-care skills
  

• Dependable, punctual, professional, and detail-oriented
  

• Comfortable working in a smaller, collaborative dental team
  

• Ability to anticipate the dentist's needs and maintain efficient patient flow
  

• Required certifications and permits appropriate to assigned duties under California law
  

Benefits

• Dental benefits
  

• Vacation pay
  

• Benefit eligibility and additional details will be discussed during the hiring process.