Dental Assistant
Full-time
Staff positions
December 18, 2025
The Dental Assistant will support clinical teaching and operations by assisting faculty and students during dental procedures, ensuring compliance with clinical standards, and maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient clinical environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist faculty and students during dental procedures by preparing and organizing instruments, materials, and equipment.
- Ensure all operatories are fully prepared prior to each clinical session, maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
- Provide chairside assistance when required, in compliance with infection control, sterilization, and waste management protocols.
- Maintain dental instruments, handpieces, and equipment, ensuring proper cleaning, disinfection, and functionality.
- Monitor inventory levels and replenish dental materials and supplies as needed.
- Maintain accurate records related to sterilization, equipment maintenance, and inventory.
- Support coordination of clinical schedules and patient flow to ensure efficient daily operations.
- Communicate effectively with faculty, students, the clinic manager, and clinical staff to ensure smooth operations and adherence to clinical standards.
- Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance clinical support and operational efficiency.
Job Qualifications :
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry, Dental Nursing, or a related field.
- Previous experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinical or academic setting is preferred.
- Solid knowledge of dental instruments, materials, and clinical procedures.
- Familiarity with infection control, sterilization, and safety regulations.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, faculty, and clinical staff.
Applicants should submit the following materials via email, with “Dental Nurse” in the subject line, to [email protected]:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
No telephone calls, please. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for a follow-up interview. AUIS is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes cultural diversity is essential to education.
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