Fullerton, California | Direct Hire | $25–$28 per Hour (DOE)
A-Team Dental Staffing has partnered with an established, patient-focused dental practice in Fullerton, California, to recruit an experienced, dependable, and motivated Dental Assistant for a direct-hire opportunity.
With 13 years of practice history, this dental office offers a welcoming, team-oriented environment where quality patient care, clinical efficiency, and teamwork are highly valued.
The ideal candidate is a confident, organized, and compassionate dental professional with strong chairside assisting skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to support a wide variety of general, restorative, cosmetic, and surgical procedures.
Schedule
Monday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Thursday–Sunday: To be confirmed
Staff are expected to arrive 10 minutes before the first patient.
Schedule reflects the practice's submitted hours. Actual working days, breaks, and total weekly hours will be confirmed.
Compensation
$25–$28 per hour, depending on experience (DOE)
Compensation based on dental assisting experience, qualifications, and clinical skills
Direct-hire opportunity
Practice Environment
Established general and comprehensive dental practice
13 years in practice
Team-oriented, patient-centered culture
1 dental provider
Approximately 3 team members
4 operatories
PPO and fee-for-service (UCR) patients
Personalized patient care in a collaborative clinical setting
Comprehensive general, restorative, cosmetic, and surgical dental services
Responsibilities
Provide efficient four-handed chairside assistance during dental procedures
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment before appointments
Assist with general, restorative, cosmetic, and surgical procedures
Support crown and bridge procedures, composite restorations, and other restorative treatments
Assist with extractions, implant procedures, and root canal treatments according to experience and authorized duties
Maintain familiarity with surgical instruments, sterile setups, and clinical protocols
Anticipate the dentist's needs to maintain efficient workflow
Capture diagnostic radiographs when appropriately certified or licensed
Assist with digital impressions and iTero scanning
Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation
Educate patients regarding procedures, postoperative instructions, and oral hygiene
Follow infection control, sterilization, and OSHA safety protocols
Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked treatment rooms
Assist with clinical inventory and supply management
Work collaboratively with the dentist and administrative team
Perform duties within the applicable California dental assisting scope of practice
Practice Software and Technology
PracticeWeb – Practice management software
iTero – Digital impressions and scanning
Vatech – Panoramic imaging
Hiossen – Dental implant system
WaveOne – Root canal treatment system
CareCredit and Cherry – Patient financing platforms
Experience with PracticeWeb and digital dental technology is preferred but not required.
Dental Services
The practice offers a comprehensive range of dental services, including:
General and preventive dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry
Crown and bridge
Composite fillings
Dental extractions
Dental implant placement
Root canal therapy
Stainless steel crowns
Pulpotomy procedures
Partial and complete dentures
Fixed screw-retained dentures
Invisalign
Periodontal care
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a Dental Assistant who is confident, dependable, proactive, organized, and genuinely passionate about patient care.
The successful candidate will be comfortable assisting with a variety of dental procedures, supporting a busy clinical workflow, and helping maintain a positive patient experience.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with a dentist, takes initiative without constant direction, and values teamwork, professionalism, and quality dentistry.
Qualified Dental Assistants are encouraged to apply confidentially with an updated résumé.
Requirements
Previous dental assisting experience preferred
Strong four-handed chairside assisting skills
Experience with general and restorative dental procedures
Familiarity with oral surgery and implant assisting highly desirable
Knowledge of dental instruments, materials, and clinical terminology
Understanding of infection control and sterilization protocols
Experience with digital radiography preferred
Familiarity with PracticeWeb is a plus
iTero scanning experience is a plus
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Excellent communication and patient-care skills
Dependable, punctual, professional, and detail-oriented
Comfortable working in a smaller, collaborative dental team
Ability to anticipate the dentist's needs and maintain efficient patient flow
Required certifications and permits appropriate to assigned duties under California law
Benefits
Dental benefits
Vacation pay
Benefit eligibility and additional details will be discussed during the hiring process.