Key Responsibilities: * Assist in providing a safe, comforting, and welcoming exam room atmosphere * Sterilize and deliver instruments to treatment area, position and pass instruments and materials, suction, and expose/develop radiographic studies * Pour, trim, and polish study casts and removable appliances * Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calling for repairs * Capture and interpret x-rays * Track inventory levels, anticipate needed supplies, and verify receipt of supplies * Document dental care services by charting in patient records * Educate patients on oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions Requirements: * High school diploma or equivalent (preferred) * Diploma or certificate from an approved Dental Assistant program as accredited by CODA (preferred) * Current CT DA license, or DANB CDA in CT, ICE & RHS Certifications (preferred) * CPR Certification * Minimum 2 years of dental office experience (required) * Previous dental assistance experience (preferred) * Dentrix dental software knowledge (a plus) * Dental assisting experience with Dental Specialists (preferred) Why Cromwell, CT? {Dental Care Assistant, Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Dental Aide, Oral Healthcare Assistant, Dental Operatory Assistant, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Dental Technician Assistant, Dental Office Assistant, Dental Clinical Assistant} PIca0b02830a9d-29400-39959862