Dental Assistant

DDS Partners; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Opportunity for growth

Modern technology

Job summary

Healthy Kids Dentistry in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking a Dental Assistant/Admin Floater to join a patient-centered team. This role supports chairside care, room setup, X-rays, and documentation, with an emphasis on compassion, accuracy, and excellent patient communication.

You'll contribute to a smooth, well-organized practice, uphold strict sterilization standards, and collaborate with clinicians to deliver comfortable visits. This is a reliable, long-term role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting experience preferred (certification a plus).
• Strong patient communication skills and calm chairside presence.
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable with modern dental technology and workflows.
• A true team player who aligns with our core values.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor chairside with efficiency and professionalism.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials with precision.
• Take digital X-rays and support accurate clinical documentation.
• Provide clear, compassionate support to patients throughout their visit.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control standards without compromise.
• Contribute to a smooth, respectful, team-driven clinical environment.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient communication

Organized and detail-oriented

Team player

Technology savvy (dental)

Education

Dental assisting certification

Tools

Digital X-ray system

Sterilization procedures

Job description

Dental Assistant

DDS Partners Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

About this position

Healthy Kids Dentistry (HKD)
32–38 Hours per Week

At Healthy Kids Dentistry , we believe great dentistry is built on more than skill—it’s built on Commitment, Compassion, and Connection . We’re seeking a Dental Assistant/Admin Floater who takes pride in their work, values teamwork, and understands that patient trust is earned through consistency and care.

This is a role for someone who wants to be part of a practice that still does things the right way—no shortcuts, no chaos, no guesswork.

Schedule

• 32–38 hours per week


• Consistent schedule with reliable hours

What You’ll Do

• Assist the doctor chairside with efficiency and professionalism


• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials with precision


• Take digital X-rays and support accurate clinical documentation


• Provide clear, compassionate support to patients throughout their visit


• Maintain sterilization and infection control standards without compromise


• Contribute to a smooth, respectful, team-driven clinical environment

What We’re Looking For

• Dental Assisting experience preferred (certification a plus)


• Strong patient communication skills and calm chairside presence


• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented


• Comfortable with modern dental technology and workflows


• A true team player who aligns with our core values

Why HKD

• A supportive leadership team that respects your role and time


• Modern technology and organized systems—dentistry without chaos


• A culture grounded in Commitment to excellence, Compassion for patients, and Connection within our team


• Competitive compensation based on experience


• Opportunity for long-term growth in a stable, well-run practice

If you're looking for more than "just a job" and want to work where professionalism, purpose, and people still matter—this is your place.