Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Laing Family Dentistry – Van Wert, Ohio
Full-Time | Starting Rate $19-21/ hr + Bonuses | Reports to Doctor & Office Manager

At Laing Family Dentistry, 5-star service isn’t just expected — it’s celebrated. Grow with a team that values you, rewards your success, invests in your growth, and makes a lasting impact in our community.

About Us

Laing Family Dentistry has proudly served the Van Wert community for four generations since 1932. We believe in treating our patients like family and practicing the Golden Rule in everything we do.

While our history goes back more than 90 years, our approach to dentistry is anything but old-fashioned. We continually invest in modern technology, advanced procedures, and new ways to make dentistry more comfortable and convenient for our patients.

Over the past five years, our team has experienced practically zero turnover while continuing to grow to meet patient demand. Our team is warm, collaborative, hardworking, and passionate about caring for our community.

We’re growing — and we’re looking for another Dental Assistant to join our team.

Our Hiring Process

At Laing Family Dentistry, we believe in taking the time to find the right person — both for our team and for you. We are not in a rush to fill this position, and our hiring process may include multiple interviews with Dr. Laing and members of our team.

Please note that an interview is not guaranteed. Applications that best demonstrate relevant experience, a strong work ethic, and a desire to grow will be given priority. A great cover letter can also go a long way in helping us get to know you.

If we do not move forward with you immediately, it does not necessarily mean the door is closed. We often revisit strong applicants as our needs continue to grow.

Our goal is to find someone who sees Laing Family Dentistry as a place to build a career, not simply find their next job.

About the Role

Our Dental Assistants play a major role in both the clinical success of our practice and the experience our patients receive.

You’ll work closely with our doctors to provide efficient, high-quality dentistry while helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their appointments.

We provide a wide variety of dental treatment, so this position is ideal for someone who enjoys learning and doesn’t want every day to look exactly the same. Depending on your experience and training, you may assist with everything from routine restorative dentistry to crowns, extractions, implants, dentures, digital scanning, clear aligners, and other advanced procedures.

We also believe that great teams help one another. We do not believe in the phrase “that’s not my job.” While your primary responsibilities will be clinical, we expect every team member to be willing to step in and help elsewhere in the practice when needed.

Position Details

Clinical Assisting

• Assist doctors with a wide variety of dental procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment before procedures
• Anticipate the doctor’s needs and help procedures run efficiently
• Take diagnostic dental X-rays as permitted by training and Ohio requirements
• Take digital impressions/scans and photographs as trained
• Assist with crowns, restorative procedures, extractions, implants, dentures, clear aligners, and other procedures
• Provide patients with clear pre-operative and post-operative instructions
• Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation
• Follow infection-control, sterilization, OSHA, and practice safety protocols
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked treatment rooms
• Help monitor clinical inventory and communicate when supplies need to be ordered

Patient Experience

• Welcome patients and help them feel comfortable before, during, and after treatment
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients who may be nervous or apprehensive about dental treatment
• Explain what patients can expect throughout their appointments
• Help ensure patients understand their post-operative instructions and next steps
• Look for opportunities to make every patient’s visit easier, more comfortable, and more enjoyable
• Deliver the level of hospitality and attention to detail expected from a 5-star practice

Technology & Continued Learning

• Be willing to learn and become proficient with the technology used throughout our practice
• Participate in continuing education and team training
• Be open to learning new procedures, techniques, materials, and systems as dentistry continues to evolve
• Take feedback well and continually look for opportunities to improve
• Help our doctors and team identify ways to make clinical care more efficient without sacrificing quality or patient experience

Supporting the Team

• Help other assistants turn over rooms, sterilize instruments, stock supplies, and stay on schedule
• Assist with phones, patient flow, scheduling, projects, or other areas of the practice when needed
• Be willing to cross-train and learn responsibilities outside of your primary position
• Look for ways to help teammates rather than waiting to be asked
• Understand that providing exceptional patient care sometimes means stepping outside of your normal day-to-day responsibilities

Position Requirements

• Up-to-Date CPR Certification
• Professional, dependable, and positive demeanor
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Comfortable working closely with doctors, team members, and patients
• Willingness to learn new procedures and technology
• Ability to accept coaching and feedback
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
• Driven, motivated, and accountable
• Looking for a place of employment where you can grow, contribute, and stay for years

Previous dental assisting experience is preferred, but attitude, work ethic, personality, and willingness to learn are extremely important to us.

Any required Ohio radiography credentials or other certifications must be obtained before performing duties that require them.

Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:45 AM–5:00 PM, with the choice of an unpaid lunch from 12:00–1:00 PM.

Wednesdays: Typically off unless additional hours are needed for training, meetings, or project completion.

How to Apply

Send us your:

• Resume
• Cover letter explaining “Why I Would Be Perfect for This Role”
• 3 References

to office@laingfd.com

Call 419-238-9980 with any follow-up questions or information you require.

We’re looking for someone who wants more than a paycheck — someone who wants to become an important part of a team, continue developing their skills, and help us provide an exceptional experience to the patients and community we serve.