Dental Assistant

Specialty Dental Brands; Ladue (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

St. Louis Pediatric Dentistry is seeking a caring and energetic Dental Assistant to join our team and help create healthy smiles for children.

You will work alongside our pediatric dentists to provide a welcoming, safe, and positive experience for every patient and family. Responsibilities include assisting during procedures, preparing rooms and instruments, taking X-rays, sterilizing equipment, educating patients and parents, and ensuring efficient patient flow.

Qualifications

• Pediatric dental experience is a plus, but not required.
• Dental Assistant certification or applicable state requirements preferred.
• Experience with dental X-rays and clinical procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of pediatric dental procedures and treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient care.
• Help children feel comfortable, safe, and excited about visiting the dentist.
• Take dental X-rays and maintain accurate patient records as permitted by applicable requirements.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain proper infection-control and safety standards.
• Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Support an efficient patient flow throughout the day.
• Communicate warmly and professionally with patients, parents, doctors, and fellow team members.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming clinical environment.
• Jump in where needed to support the team and create an exceptional patient experience.

Skills

Pediatric dental experience

Strong communication

Team player

Patient care

Education

Dental Assistant certification

Job description

At St. Louis Pediatric Dentistry, we believe every child deserves a positive, comfortable, and fun dental experience! We’re looking for a caring and energeticDental Assistant to join our team and help us create healthy smiles and lasting relationships with our patients and their families.

If you love working with children, enjoy being part of a collaborative team, and want a role where you can truly make a difference each day, we’d love to meet you!

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work alongside our pediatric dentists to provide exceptional care while helping create a welcoming, safe, and positive experience for every child who walks through our doors.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assist the dentist during a variety of pediatric dental procedures and treatments.

Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient care.

Help children feel comfortable, safe, and excited about visiting the dentist.

Take dental X-rays and maintain accurate patient records as permitted by applicable requirements.

Sterilize instruments and maintain proper infection-control and safety standards.

Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.

Support an efficient patient flow throughout the day.

Communicate warmly and professionally with patients, parents, doctors, and fellow team members.

Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming clinical environment.

Jump in where needed to support the team and create an exceptional patient experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Pediatric dental experience is a plus, but not required.

Dental Assistant certification or applicable state requirements preferred.

Experience with dental X-rays and clinical procedures is a plus.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Most importantly, a genuine love for working with children and families!

What Makes You Successful

You’re patient, compassionate, and know how to help children feel comfortable.

You bring positive energy to the office and enjoy making dentistry fun for kids.

You’re dependable, organized, and willing to jump in wherever the team needs you.

You communicate clearly and professionally with both children and adults.

You enjoy working closely with doctors and teammates to provide an excellent patient experience.

You’re eager to learn, grow, and continue developing your dental assisting skills.

You take pride in creating an environment where patients and their families feel welcomed and cared for.

Why Join Us?

At St. Louis Pediatric Dentistry, you’ll be part of a team that is passionate about creating positive dental experiences for children. Through our partnership with Specialty Dental Brands (SDB), you’ll have the support and resources of a growing dental organization while still enjoying the close-knit culture of a local pediatric dental practice.

This is more than just a Dental Assistant position—it’s an opportunity to build relationships with families, grow your career, and help children develop healthy smiles and positive feelings about dental care!

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off