Dental Assistant

GRiN Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics; Northglenn (CO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

Benefits

Supportive team

Job summary

A pediatric dental practice in Colorado is looking for a Pediatric & Orthodontic Dental Assistant for a full-time traveling role between their Northglenn and Brighton offices. Responsibilities include sterilizing equipment, capturing patient records, and providing comforting support to children during treatments. Candidates should have a CO DA license, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and a reliable vehicle for travel. A bubbly personality is essential for engaging with young patients. Spanish-speaking candidates are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Colorado Dental Assistant license with relevant experience.
• Reliable vehicle required for travel between locations.
• Spanish speakers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize equipment and set up pediatric trays.
• Capture digital x-rays and manage ortho bonding.
• Greet patients warmly and provide support during procedures.
• Teach children about dental health and care.

Skills

1+ years experience in pediatric and orthodontic settings

CO DA license

X-ray certification

Bubbly personality for kids

Education

CO DA license (EFDA/RDA a plus)

Tools

Dental x-ray machine

Job description

Pediatric & Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Full‑Time | Northglenn ↔ Brighton (Traveling Role) | [Your Practice Name], Colorado

Hey smile squad! Bring your energy to our pediatric and ortho practice as a Pediatric & Orthodontic Dental Assistant. This fun traveling gig hops between Northglenn and Brighton (reliable car needed, ~20-30 min drive) — help kids rock their grins through baby teeth fixes and braces magic!

Note: Traveling position between Northglenn and Brighton offices — flexibility is key!

Chairside Superstars

• Sterilize like a pro (CDC/OSHA approved); set up kid‑friendly trays and ortho bonding stations fast.
• Capture digital x‑rays, photos, impressions for perfect peds/ortho records.
• Team up chairside: pass tools for fillings, brackets, sealants; handle suction, materials, and expanded duties (polish, ligatures if certified).

Kid & Family Vibes

• Greet everyone with genuine warmth — use “tell-show-do,” toys, and calm to ease fears.
• Monitor comfort during nitrous, track ortho progress; share post‑op tips on braces care and diets.
• Gather histories, present x‑rays to docs, ace handoffs ("G.A.P." style) for smooth flow.

Prevention & Education Fun

• Apply sealants, fluoride, SDF; demo floss tricks around wires via fun demos, texts/emails.
• Teach eruption timelines, habit fixes, retainer rules to keep smiles sparkling.

Ortho & Flow Masters

• Prep bonds/adjusts, fix pokey wires; update charts, verify insurances, manage inventory.
• Balance peds and ortho schedules; send reminders to boost follow‑ups.

Team Players Wanted

• Join huddles, train together, own your wins/misses with kind feedback — we grow as one!
• Live the GRiN checklists and help make them even better.

Your Superpowers

• CO DA license (EFDA/RDA a plus); 1+ years peds/ortho with x‑ray cert.
• Reliable ride for site travel; bubbly personality for kids.

Spanish speakers? Awesome bonus!

Love brightening young smiles? Apply now for great pay, benefits, and a supportive crew. Let’s make magic!