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About the role
Overview
Join Our Fun, Energetic Pediatric Dental Team!
Are you a passionate, high-energy dental assistant who loves working with kids? We're looking for a compassionate and experienced pediatric dental professional to join our dedicated, patient-centered team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring a positive attitude every day, this is the opportunity for you!
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly pay: $22 – $26 per hour (based on experience)
- 401(k) / IRA Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Full-time schedule: Monday – Thursday with some Fridays
Responsibilities
As a key member of our pediatric dental team, you'll play a vital role in creating a safe, comfortable, and positive experience for every young patient. Core responsibilities include:
- Patient Behavior Management: Greet, settle, and prepare children for treatment using positive, age-appropriate techniques such as tell-show-do to ensure anxiety-free visits
- Sedation Support: Assist the doctor before, during, and after Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) and IV Sedation cases, including patient monitoring and recovery care
- Chairside Assisting: Provide efficient, child-friendly support during pulpotomies, stainless steel crowns (SSCs), space maintainer procedures, and pediatric restorative treatments
- Pediatric Emergency Care: Respond calmly and effectively to pediatric dental emergencies
- Parent Communication: Clearly communicate post-operative instructions and oral hygiene education to parents and guardians
- Safety & Compliance: Maintain strict OSHA and infection control standards for sterilization and room preparation
Requirements
Experience:
- Minimum 3+ years of hands-on pediatric dental assisting experience required
- Strong preference for candidates with experience in pediatric specialty settings
Certifications (Required or Preferred):
- RDA license (if applicable in your state)
- Coronal Polish Certification
- Dental X-Ray Certification
- CPR / BLS Certification
The Ideal Candidate:
- Genuinely loves working with children of all ages and temperaments
- Brings patience, empathy, and a warm chairside manner
- Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Is reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to exceptional patient care
About the Company
We pride ourselves on a friendly, upbeat office atmosphere where work-life balance is respected and every team member is valued. Our patient-centered philosophy means we go above and beyond to make every child's dental visit a positive experience — and we have a lot of fun doing it!
If you're ready to bring your skills and your smile to a practice that truly cares, we'd love to hear from you!
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Toothio connects seasoned dental professionals in California with both temporary and permanent work opportunities across multiple roles, including hygienists, assistants, and receptionists. When you pick up shifts with Toothio, you enjoy complete control over your schedule, the ability to choose where you work, and the potential to set your preferred rates. Dental professionals in our network receive same-day pay for completed shifts and consistent compensation for full-time roles.
About Toothio
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