Dental Assistant

Location:

Dental Assistant or Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Silver Spring Dental Studio (Silver Spring, MD) 

$25–$30 per hour, based on experience and credentials

We are hiring and welcome applications from both Dental Assistants and Expanded Functions Dental Assistants (EFDAs). Responsibilities will be based on the candidate’s training and credentials.

As part of our clinical team, you’ll assist the dentist during a variety of procedures and help patients feel comfortable throughout their visits. We’re looking for someone who brings empathy, patience, and the ability to think on their feet.

Whether you’re an experienced assistant or early in your dental career and eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Schedule (Full Time): Monday - Thursday 7:45am - 5:15pm, Friday 7:45am - 2:15pm 

Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities:

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

Qualifications:

• 2 - 4 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
• MSBDE General Duties EFDA certification preferred
• Maryland X-Ray License, DANB Radiology Certificate Required
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
• Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients

Compensation & Benefits:

• Guaranteed Hourly Rate
• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
• 401k Program: with matching contributions
• Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

The pay range for this role varies based on experience, credentials, and availability. In addition to competitive compensation, our team members enjoy continuing education opportunities, production-based incentives (when applicable), and clear pathways for growth within the practice. 

FLSA Status:

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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