Washington Center for Dentistry PC is hiring: Dental Assistant in Washington DC

Join a skilled dental team as a dental assistant where you’ll support clinicians to deliver high-quality patient care and a positive patient experience. You’ll work chairside during procedures, prepare and sterilize instruments, take and develop X-rays, apply topical anesthetics, and assist with impressions and temporary restorations. Strong patient communication and comfort management are central to this role. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate patient records, educating patients on oral hygiene and post-op care, helping schedule and coordinate follow-ups, and performing basic administrative tasks as needed. You’ll support lab case management—preparing impressions, tracking cases, and ensuring restorations are ready on schedule. Prior dental assisting experience, familiarity with radiography and infection control protocols, and good organizational skills are expected. Compensation and benefits are not specified in this posting; details will be provided during the hiring process. This position is a great fit for someone who values technical excellence, continuous learning, and contributing to a patient-focused dental practice.