Dental Assistant Prosthodontics Specialist

4 weeks ago


Iowa City, Iowa, United States The University Of Iowa Full time

The University of Iowa's College of Dentistry is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to work alongside dental students, graduate students, and faculty in the Prosthodontics department.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a teaching environment, where each day will bring new challenges and experiences.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chairside assisting, prosthodontics, and be able to interact with patients, assist with patient management, and train dental students in clinic operations.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Chairside assisting, prosthodontics
  • Making radiographs
  • Assisting in lab duties, making alginate impressions, custom trays, record bases, and bleaching trays
  • Setting up clinical trays for faculty and residents
  • Instructing residents on material use
  • Explaining clinical operation policies and procedures to students, grads, and faculty
  • Inventory control
  • Maintaining asepsis control
  • Other duties as assigned

This is a full-time position with a salary of $22,000 and a pay grade of 08. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, with occasional overtime required.

Eligibility requirements include:

  • Successful completion of a CODA-accredited dental assistance program or one year of full-time equivalency in chairside assistant experience
  • A current certificate of registration to practice as a dental assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners
  • A current Iowa certificate of proficiency in dental radiography
  • No additional work experience beyond the requirements for this position
  • May require Expanded Functions (EF-1 and/or EF-2) based on specific needs assigned by provider

Desirable qualifications include:

  • Prosthodontic experience
  • Surgical implant experience
  • Experience with elderly and medically compromised patients
  • Computer experience with dental office software
  • Experience with 3D printing
  • Expanded function (EF-1)


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