Dental Assistant

Bend Prosthodontics is looking for an experienced, motivated Prosthodontic Assistant to join our team in Bend, Oregon.

We’re looking for someone who is confident chairside, takes pride in excellent patient care, and is interested in growing their skills in advanced prosthodontic treatment. Our ideal candidate has a strong general dentistry foundation and is excited to expand their experience in complex restorative, implant, and digital dentistry.

What We Offer

• $30–$32/hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Room for growth as your skills and responsibilities develop
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• 4-day workweek
• Opportunity to learn and develop skills in prosthodontics, implant dentistry, All-on-X, and complex restorative treatment
• A professional, collaborative clinical environment

Schedule

• Tuesday–Thursday: 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
• Friday: 7:30 AM–2:00 PM
• Monday: Off

Our doctor travels periodically throughout the year, so the office may be closed for select days or periods during the month based on the doctor’s travel schedule. This can provide additional time off throughout the year, and the schedule will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

Qualifications

• EFDA certification required
• 3+ years of general dental assisting experience
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Strong chairside assisting skills
• Excellent understanding of dental terminology, instrumentation, and infection control
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
• Professional and compassionate with patients
• Comfortable working as part of a close-knit clinical team
• Able to maintain focus and efficiency during lengthy procedures
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate effectively with multiple dental laboratories
• Comfortable communicating case details, prescriptions, timelines, and treatment needs with dental labs
• Experience with digital dentistry is a plus
• Experience with 3D printing is a plus
• Experience using a SprintRay 3D printer is highly desirable
• Prosthodontic or implant experience is a plus

What You’ll Do

As a Prosthodontic Assistant at Bend Prosthodontics, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the doctor on a wide range of restorative and prosthodontic cases, including complex treatment.

Responsibilities may include:

• Chairside assisting for prosthodontic and restorative procedures
• Assisting with full-mouth rehabilitation (FMR) and other lengthy, complex procedures
• Supporting implant and All-on-X cases
• Taking digital scans and impressions
• Working with digital files and workflows
• Operating and/or learning to operate our SprintRay 3D printer
• Printing dental models, provisionals, appliances, and other indicated items as directed
• Preparing and passing instruments and materials
• Communicating with and coordinating cases between multiple dental laboratories
• Tracking lab cases, submissions, returns, and case deadlines
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and properly stocked operatory
• Following strict sterilization and infection-control protocols
• Providing exceptional patient support throughout treatment
• Performing EFDA duties within the scope of Oregon regulations

Opportunity to Grow

We’re looking for someone who wants to learn and grow.

If you already have prosthodontic, implant, laboratory, or digital dentistry experience, that's fantastic. If you have a strong general dentistry background and are eager to learn, we’re willing to train and develop the right person in advanced procedures, including All-on-X and digital workflows.

Experience with our SprintRay 3D printing workflow is a plus, but willingness to learn is just as important.

You should be comfortable with the demands of longer procedures and able to remain focused, organized, and positive throughout cases such as FMR.

Who Will Thrive Here?

The right person is:

• Experienced — you have at least 3 years of general dental assisting experience.
• Confident — you're comfortable anticipating the doctor’s needs and staying ahead of the procedure.
• Adaptable — you're willing to learn new techniques, technology, and advanced procedures.
• Tech-savvy — you’re interested in digital dentistry and comfortable learning new technology.
• Organized — you can keep track of multiple lab cases and deadlines without losing attention to detail.
• Patient-focused — you understand that complex dental treatment can be stressful for patients and know how to make them feel comfortable.
• Team-oriented — you communicate well with the doctor, team members, patients, and multiple dental laboratories.
• Growth-minded — you're looking for more than just a job and want to continue developing your skills.

If you're an EFDA-certified dental assistant who wants to expand your skills in prosthodontics, implant dentistry, All-on-X, digital dentistry, 3D printing, and complex restorative treatment, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Bend Prosthodontics and grow with us.

Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction about your dental experience and what you’re looking for in your next position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bend, OR 97703 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bend, OR 97703: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person