Dental Assistant - Tufts Special Care Dental Clinics

This position is located in Canton, MA.

This position will be hired as a Dental Assistant or Senior Dental Assistant depending on the experience of the candidate.

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) offers one of the most forward-looking educational environments in dental medicine in the country. Tufts Special Care Dental Clinics (formerly Tufts Dental Facilities for Persons with Special Needs, TDF) is a network of seven outpatient clinics that provides dental care to approximately 7,000 developmentally disabled patients in the state of Massachusetts under the umbrella of TUSDM and in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Additional patient treatment is provided in the operating room setting at four affiliated hospitals within the state. The Tufts Special Care Dental Clinics program also provides a venue for teaching General Practice Residents through the Tufts GPR Program and 4th year dental students from TUSDM.

Assist general dentists and hygienists with four-handed dentistry procedures chairside.

• Take digital radiographs (panoramic, PAs, bitewings).
• Work in dental laboratory pouring models, polishing crowns and dentures, making impressions and making temporary crowns.
• Maintains proper cleanliness of operatories and instruments in compliance with infection control policies.
• Responsible for sterilization and maintaining equipment and materials in accordance with OSHA, federal and state guidelines.
• Maintain clinical supplies.
• Provide front desk support when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel to other clinics required.

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through completion of a High School Diploma/GED.
• 0-2 years of experience for Dental Assistant.
• 3-5 years of experience for Senior Dental Assistant.
• Massachusetts Dental Assistant License.
• Radiology Certification.
• Experience with patient care system.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Familiarity with clinical care, institution, or university experience.
• Demonstrate willingness to articulate creative and innovative ideas for improving daily clinical activities, and laboratory procedures.

Join Tufts University today to take advantage of our wonderful benefits package. In addition to various health, dental, and vision plans, employees enjoy generous time off, tuition remission, retirement plans with strong contributions, life insurance, long-term disability, commuter benefits, and many other perks and discounts!

Dental Assistant

Pay Range

Minimum $20.10, Midpoint $23.90, Maximum $27.70

Senior Dental Assistant