Dental Assistant - General

Full-Time Dental Assistant 

Location: Cascades One Dental of [Burke/Centreville/Sterling]

Join Our Team!

Cascades One Dental is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our growing team. We are a modern, patient-focused general dentistry practice committed to delivering exceptional care while creating a positive experience for both our patients and team members.

If you are passionate about dentistry, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and are looking for a long-term career opportunity with room for growth, we would love to meet you!

Why Join Cascades One Dental?

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Health, vision, and dental benefits

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Modern, technology-driven practice

• Supportive and team-oriented culture

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

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Technology We Use

Our offices utilize modern dental technology, including:

• Open Dental Practice Management Software

• iTero Digital Scanner

• Medit Digital Scanner

• Digital X-rays

• Paperless charting and workflow systems

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Schedule

Office Hours:

• Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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Team members are expected to arrive by 7:30 AM for morning setup and preparation.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the doctor chairside using four-handed dentistry techniques

• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for patient procedures

• Take digital radiographs and intraoral images

• Scan patients using iTero and Medit technology

• Fabricate temporary crowns and provisional restorations

• Assist with restorative, crown and bridge, implant, oral surgery, and other general dental procedures

• Sterilize and maintain instruments according to OSHA and CDC guidelines

• Review treatment plans and obtain patient consents

• Educate patients on treatment recommendations and post-operative care

• Maintain accurate patient records within Open Dental

• Ensure exceptional patient experiences through outstanding customer service

• Support front office and clinical team members as needed

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Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred

• Virginia Dental Radiation Certification required

• Current CPR certification

• Experience with digital radiography

• Experience with Open Dental preferred

• Experience with digital scanners (iTero or Medit) preferred

• Comfortable assisting with a wide range of general dental procedures

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Positive attitude and team-first mentality

• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

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Preferred Skills:

• Experience with implant procedures

• Experience with same-day digital workflows

• Knowledge of treatment planning and patient education

• Strong understanding of infection control and sterilization protocols

Compensation:

Pay: $22.00 – $30.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.