Dental Assistant

Cobalt Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

401(k) with matching

Health insurance

PTO and sick leave

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

A private dental practice in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to support advanced general and cosmetic procedures. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, preferably in cosmetic dentistry, and must be proficient with dental software. This full-time role offers competitive pay up to $40 per hour and excellent benefits. Candidates will work in a professional, collaborative environment focused on patient care and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Dental Assistant, ideally within cosmetic dentistry.
• Experience with dental software such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft.
• Strong communication skills and a calm, empathetic patient manner.

Responsibilities

• Assisting during general and cosmetic dental procedures.
• Preparing patients for treatment, ensuring comfort and confidence.
• Sterilising and maintaining dental instruments and clinical equipment.
• Managing dental supply inventory.
• Taking and processing dental X-rays.
• Providing post-treatment care instructions and patient education.
• Updating and maintaining accurate electronic patient records.
• Supporting lab work such as temporary crowns.
• Maintaining clean, organised treatment rooms.

Skills

Dental software experience with Dentrix or Eaglesoft

Strong communication skills

Calm, empathetic patient manner

High attention to detail

Ability to follow clinical protocols

Confidence in a fast-paced clinical environment

Job description

Overview

Are you a Dental Assistant motivated by craftsmanship, patient experience, and clinical excellence?

This private dental practice is recognised for delivering exceptional cosmetic and restorative dentistry, operating to an uncompromising clinical standard. With a strong reputation for precision, artistry, and personalised patient care, the practice has built a loyal following by consistently exceeding expectations. The environment is calm, professional, and collaborative, with a shared focus on quality, innovation, and patient confidence.

We’re seeking a Dental Assistant to support advanced general and cosmetic dental procedures while contributing to an outstanding patient journey from start to finish. As a Dental Assistant, you will work closely with the dentist and wider clinical team, balancing hands-on chairside support with independent responsibility to ensure every detail meets the highest standard.

What’s in it for you

• Exposure to high end cosmetic dentistry and complex restorative procedures
• Working within a practice where quality, precision, and patient care are core values
• A supportive, professional team environment with clear expectations and standards
• Stability within a growing private practice
• Competitive hourly rate up to $40 per hour with benefits including 401(k) with matching, health insurance, PTO, sick leave, and bonus

You’ll be responsible

• Assisting during general and cosmetic dental procedures
• Preparing patients for treatment, ensuring comfort and confidence throughout
• Sterilising and maintaining dental instruments and clinical equipment
• Managing dental supply inventory to ensure consistent availability
• Taking and processing dental X rays
• Providing post treatment care instructions and patient education
• Updating and maintaining accurate electronic patient records
• Supporting lab work such as temporary crowns under direction of the dentist
• Maintaining clean, organised treatment rooms between procedures

You’ll need

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Dental Assistant, ideally within cosmetic dentistry
• Experience using dental software such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft
• Strong communication skills and a calm, empathetic patient manner
• High attention to detail with the ability to follow clinical protocols precisely
• Confidence working in a fast paced, high standard clinical environment

Location

This Dental Assistant role is based onsite in Brentwood (90049 near Santa Monica), Los Angeles. The position is full time, working Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm and Friday 8am to 4pm.

Our client is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, gender, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Every application will be reviewed by a real person and responded to.