Dental Hygiene Assistant

Dental Assistant / Hygiene Assistant – Witters Family Dentistry: Kettering, OH

“Care for your smile & let it brighten your day”

At Witters Family Dentistry, we have served the Kettering & Dayton OH communities for

decades. We are thrilled to announce a unique opportunity to join our team as Dental

Assistant & Hygiene Assistant. As we expand and welcome a talented new Doctor to

our practice, we're seeking a dedicated Dental Hygiene Assistant to play a pivotal role in

developing a strong assisted hygiene program including taking x-rays, coronal polishing,

patient education, and understanding the patient’s needs. If you're passionate about

dentistry and eager to work alongside a passionate team of professionals, this could be

the perfect role for you.

You work hard, you deserve to be rewarded:

 Competitive Salary based on your skills & experience!

 Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (upon qualification)!

 Comprehensive Benefit Package includes health, vision, and dental insurance upon qualification.

 401k

 Stable & consistent full-time schedule

Qualifications & What we are looking for in you …

 Dental Assistant with 2+ years of experience in assisting a hygienist & hygiene

department. We are also open to supporting a new grad as you develop yourskills!

 Coronal polishing certification & X-ray certification, required.

 Certificate from approved dental assisting program in OH.

 Comprehensive dental knowledge and ability to effectively communicate dental terminology with patients.  

 Willing to go above & beyond and assist our patients in accordance with the training you receive to ensure patients receive the best possible service!

Roles & Responsibilities:

● Organized & Prepared – responsible for managing & maintaining Doctors’

operatories to ensure the patient experience is exceptional.

● Supportive & Willing to Help – we all work together as a team!

● Caring & compassionate - patient care comes first, always.

● Assist the hygienist or dentist with complex dental procedures, predicting their

needs & providing support throughout the appointment.

● Update and maintain client’s dental records including clinical notes, lab orders,

and chart preparation.

● Help control overhead by sensible use of time & materials.

● Ability to lift & move a minimum of 35 lbs.

● Experience with digital charting and electronic medical records.

● Educate and inform patients of the treatment doctor has diagnosed, supporting

them through their entire treatment plan & answering their questions.

● Advise patients on recommended oral hygiene to help them stay healthy.

● Comply to all OSHA and HIPAA standards including sterilization procedures.

● Take and process impressions, X-rays & digital photos for patients.

● Knowledge of dental instruments, materials, supplies, and labs.

Join us in shaping the future of our practice and making a positive impact on the lives of our

patients, one smile at a time.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

• $15-$18/hour