Job description:
The Dental Assistant Intern will complete required clinical placement hours as part of an accredited dental assisting program. The internship is designed to provide supervised, hands-on experience in accordance with ADA guidelines, focusing on patient care, chairside assisting, infection control, and dental office procedures.
Internship Type
Clinical Placement / Internship
Key Responsibilities (Sterilization-Focused)Sterilization & Infection Control
- Learn and perform dental instrument cleaning, packaging, and sterilization
- Operate autoclaves and sterilization equipment under supervision
- Follow proper sterilization cycles and documentation procedures
- Maintain sterilization logs and monitoring records
- Ensure proper storage of sterile instruments
Pay: $52,880.00 – $91,465.94 per year
Work Location: In person