Overview The Travel Specialty Dental Assistant is responsible for providing high-quality dental assistance in various locations, supporting dental teams in performing specialized procedures. This role requires flexibility, a strong work ethic, and the ability to adapt to different working environments. The Travel Dental Assistant will assist with patient care, equipment management, and ensure the smooth operation of dental procedures, especially in specialty areas like orthodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery. Schedule (days/hours) 8-5pm Responsibilities Patient Assistance: Prepare patients for treatments and procedures, ensuring their comfort and safety. Assist the dentist and dental specialists in chairside procedures, including preparing instruments and materials. Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) as required. Provide post-operative care instructions to patients and follow up on patient progress. Clinical Support: Sterilize and prepare dental instruments and equipment, following infection control protocols. Set up and clean treatment rooms before and after patient care. Provide assistance with specialized procedures such as root canals, extractions, or implants, based on the assigned specialty. Manage patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of treatments and observations. Travel Coordination: Travel to various dental offices, clinics, and specialty practices based on assignment schedules. Maintain flexibility in schedule to accommodate travel needs, with a focus on timely arrival and setup at different locations. Qualifications Must be Registered Dental Assistant Compensation $19 to $23 per hour About Us Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 30 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site. Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com. #LI-SS1