Dental Assistant I
Company: Axiom Dentistry
Location: Louisburg
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: The Dental
Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist and dental
hygienist in the direct provision of primary care dental services
to patients. The Dental Assistant is also responsible for
sterilization, preparation and inventory control of dental
instruments and supplies. Essential Duties: Assist patients in
resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions, and giving
directions to patients as authorized by the dentist. Collect and
record all patient health history. Timely preparation of treatment
area by sterilizing and properly setting for procedures. Serves as
dentist’s chair-side assistant including delivering instruments and
materials for dentist’s access. Maintains dental department
equipment and work areas in compliance with policies and procedures
relative to infection control and safety issues, including the
sterilization of all reusable dental instruments and equipment and
the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated
materials Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list
for inventory control and ordering purposes. Completes checklists
as assigned and participates in daily huddles to ensure that every
single day flows smoothly. Assists with various clinical and
administrative functions of the office as appropriate and as time
permits and instructed. Assists Dentist in advanced procedures such
as crown/bridge prep, oral surgery procedures, and endodontic
treatment. Handle laboratory procedures such as pouring
impressions, model trimming, fabricating mouth guards, temporary
crowns, retainers, and other appliances as well as case management
follow up. This shall include the correct documentation needed for
lab slips and contact with the dental laboratory companies. Handle
patient education such as post op instructions, oral hygiene
instruction, consent forms and other forms of clinical education.
Scheduling of follow up appointments when required. Provide a
proper handoff to the administration staff and properly communicate
ongoing treatment needs. Each night, make post up follow up calls
to any patients having invasive procedures such as extractions,
crowns, or root canals. Any other duties as assigned Education /
Experience Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Special
Requirements/Certifications/Licenses: X-Ray Certification Two years
of experience, preferred Current CPR certification Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance 401(k) PTO and Holiday pay
Competitive Pay Schedule: Monday: 8:30a-4:40p Tuesday-Thursday:
7:30a-4:30p Requirements:
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