TITLE: Experienced Aesthetic & Surgical Dental Assistant
Practice: Confidential Private Dental Practice
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m., plus one Friday per quarter
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
Are you an experienced Dental Assistant with a background in restorative and surgical dentistry who enjoys working with advanced aesthetic cases?
We are seeking an Experienced Aesthetic & Surgical Dental Assistant to support a private dental practice in Birmingham, Alabama, focused on sophisticated aesthetic and restorative dentistry, dental implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, and sedation dentistry.
This position is suited to a Dental Assistant with at least five years of experience who is comfortable assisting with complex clinical procedures and understands the level of preparation, precision, and attention to detail required in advanced restorative and cosmetic dentistry.
The role extends beyond routine chairside assisting. The successful candidate will work closely with the doctor during restorative, aesthetic, and surgical procedures, assist with digital dentistry workflows, and help maintain an organized and efficient clinical environment.
The practice is looking for someone who combines clinical ability with excellent communication skills, maturity, discretion, initiative, and sound judgment. The ability to build rapport with patients and contribute positively to the team is just as important as technical experience.
Experience with every specialized technology is not required. Training can be provided in certain areas, including CBCT and 3D printing.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Chairside Assisting
- Provide chairside assistance during general, restorative, aesthetic, and surgical dental procedures.
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for scheduled procedures.
- Assist the doctor during crowns, bridges, veneers, extractions, implant procedures, and other restorative and surgical treatments.
- Anticipate the doctor's needs and maintain an organized, prepared clinical environment.
- Assist with provisional restorations and other restorative treatment requirements.
- Maintain accurate clinical treatment notes and documentation.
- Follow established sterilization, disinfection, and infection-control procedures.
Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry
- Assist with advanced aesthetic and restorative procedures, including veneers and full-mouth rehabilitation.
- Support the clinical workflow for comprehensive restorative and cosmetic cases.
- Assist with the preparation and materials required for complex restorative procedures.
- Support clinical photography and smile-design documentation.
- Maintain careful attention to detail throughout treatment preparation and clinical procedures.
Implant & Surgical Dentistry
- Assist with implant placement and implant restorative procedures.
- Prepare instruments, materials, and treatment areas for implant and surgical cases.
- Provide chairside support during extractions and other oral surgery procedures.
- Maintain appropriate sterilization and infection-control standards during surgical workflows.
- Work closely with the doctor to support the preparation and organization of surgical cases.
Digital Dentistry & Clinical Technology
- Assist with intraoral scanning and digital impression workflows.
- Support digital imaging and clinical documentation.
- Work with the practice's digital systems and equipment, including Oryx, Vatech imaging, iTero, and Shining 3D technology.
- Assist with laboratory case intake and coordination.
- Support clinical photography and digital workflows associated with restorative and aesthetic treatment.
- Develop familiarity with the practice's CBCT and SprintRay 3D printing technology. Training can be provided in these areas.
Sedation & Patient Care
- Assist with patient preparation and clinical workflows for sedation dentistry.
- Follow the doctor's established protocols and assigned responsibilities during sedation procedures.
- Support patient monitoring within the assistant's training and scope of practice.
- Help patients feel comfortable and informed throughout their appointments.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with patients before, during, and after treatment.
- Demonstrate patience, discretion, and confidence when working with patients undergoing complex or extensive dental
procedures.
Clinical Organization & Team Support
- Maintain organized treatment rooms, instruments, and clinical materials.
- Prepare for scheduled procedures and assist with the clinical workflow throughout the day.
- Communicate effectively with the doctor and other team members.
- Maintain attention to detail in clinical preparation, documentation, and patient care.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and professional team environment.
Qualifications
- Minimum of five years of dental assisting experience.
- Experience assisting with restorative and surgical dental procedures.
- Current X-ray certification.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and clinical workflows.
- Experience with FMX and panoramic imaging.
- Ability to maintain accurate clinical treatment notes.
- Knowledge of sterilization and infection-control procedures.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal communication and patient-interaction skills.
- Professional, dependable, and team-oriented approach.
- Ability to work closely with the doctor and anticipate clinical needs.
Preferred Clinical Experience
- Advanced aesthetic and restorative dentistry, including veneers and full-mouth rehabilitation.
- Implant placement and implant restorative workflows.
- Intraoral scanning and digital impressions.
- Sedation dentistry and familiarity with patient monitoring.
- Clinical photography and smile-design support.
- Provisional restorations.
- Familiarity with digital dental technology and laboratory case coordination.
Experience with all specialized systems is not required. Training can be provided for certain technologies and workflows, including CBCT and 3D printing.
Schedule
Monday–Thursday, 7:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
One Friday per quarter.
No evening or Saturday hours.
Compensation and Benefits
- Starting compensation of $19 per hour, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
- Medical benefits.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
A 90-day introductory period applies.
What Success Looks Like
The successful candidate will provide confident and organized clinical support during advanced restorative, aesthetic, and surgical procedures. They will be able to prepare for complex cases, anticipate the doctor's clinical needs, and maintain accuracy throughout treatment and documentation.
They will also contribute to the practice's digital dentistry workflows, support a positive patient experience, and communicate effectively with patients and the clinical team.
The right person will bring a strong clinical foundation, initiative, maturity, discretion, and a genuine interest in advanced dentistry. They should take pride in their work, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, and contribute to the positive and professional environment the practice values.