Pediatric Dental Assistant with 2-3 Years Experience

We’re seeking a full-time clinical Dental Assistant with 1–6 years of experience in pediatric and/or orthodontic settings to join a collaborative team focused on delivering compassionate care to children, teens, and families. You’ll work chairside with clinicians in a combined pediatric/ortho practice, supporting exams, hygiene visits, sealants, space maintainers, records, braces adjustments, retainer checks, and other procedures while maintaining a calm, child-friendly environment and learning the practice’s systems. Day-to-day duties include preparing patients and operatories, taking digital radiographs and intraoral photos, capturing impressions or scans for orthodontic records, sterilizing instruments per infection-control protocols, documenting notes in practice management software, and communicating clearly with parents about procedures and home care. Candidates should hold current X-ray and CPR certification (or be able to obtain them quickly), be comfortable with children of all ages, and demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and a coachable attitude. The position offers competitive hourly pay ($23.00–$26.00/hr depending on experience), paid holidays and vacation, health insurance, retirement/401(k) options with matching, employee discounts, potential monthly bonuses, a uniform allowance, and opportunities to advance clinical skills and take on lead or trainer responsibilities over time.