Overview
Build Your Future in a Modern, Supportive Practice - Join Avon Dental Group as a Dental Assistant
Avon Dental Group is looking for a dependable, compassionate, and motivated Dental Assistant to support our growing team in Avon, CT. Work side by side with respected providers in a high-tech, patient-centered environment offering full-scope general, restorative, and specialty care.
If you take pride in your work, love connecting with patients, and want to join a practice that invests in your future, this is your opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Create a warm and comfortable experience for patients
- Assist with a variety of dental procedures including general and specialty care
- Prepare operatories and sterilize instruments to OSHA standards
- Capture diagnostic-quality digital X-rays
- Support the doctor with procedures including suctioning, instrument passing, tray setup, and patient communication
- Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment instructions
- Track and order inventory, restock supplies, and maintain cleanliness in the operatories
- Accurately chart in Eaglesoft/Dentrix and support front-office coordination as needed
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program (preferred)
- DANB CDA, ICE, RHS, and current CPR certification (preferred)
- Minimum 2 years of dental office experience
- Experience with Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or similar dental software (preferred)
- Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset
Schedule & Benefits
- Hourly pay starting at $22/hour, based on experience, plus monthly incentive bonuses
- Clear growth path with performance-based advancement and mentorship
- Continuing education opportunities to support your development
- Supportive, collaborative, patient-first culture
- Incentive opportunities to earn bonuses
- Schedule: Monday & Friday 8am-5pm; Tuesday 7:30am-5pm; Thursday 7:30am-6pm; Saturday 8am-1pm (once a month)
- Onsite parking and digital X-rays with paperless charting (Eaglesoft & Dentrix)
Practice Highlights
- Multi-specialty services: General, cosmetic, restorative, endodontic, and periodontal care
- Family-friendly amenities
- 4.9 Google rating based on 127+ reviews
- 14 operatories (10 for providers, 4 for hygiene)
About Avon Dental Group
Avon Dental Group has proudly served families in the Farmington Valley and surrounding areas for over 40 years. Our commitment to comfort, innovation, and quality care drives our patient-focused approach for preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Avon Dental Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome qualified candidates from all backgrounds and will consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment offers are contingent upon background and reference checks.