Dental Assistant

Smile Brands Inc.; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Telemedicine

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount programs

Pet insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Vibrant Smiles, a Smile Brands-supported practice, is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The role focuses on patient care, infection control, radiography, and chairside support.

The position requires X-ray certification and state credentials, with a compensation range of $21–$25 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package. This opportunity is part of Smile Brands’ network of affiliated practices.

Qualifications

• Current state-required certifications (including X-ray certification)
• Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and sterilization methods
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced setting
• Positive attitude with a strong team-oriented approach

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during a wide range of procedures, ensuring efficiency and patient comfort
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials in accordance with infection control protocols
• Take and process dental radiographs (X-rays) as required
• Provide chairside support and anticipate the needs of the dentist
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Ensure a clean, organized, and well-stocked clinical environment

Skills

X-ray certification

Dental procedures

Sterilization methods

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Dental assistant certification

Job description

Overview

Vibrant Smiles, a Smile Brands-supported practice, is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant who is passionate about patient care and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. If you’re looking to grow your career with a supportive team that values professionalism, positivity, and clinical excellence, this is a great opportunity.

Schedule (days/hours)

5 days

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during a wide range of procedures, ensuring efficiency and patient comfort
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials in accordance with infection control protocols
• Take and process dental radiographs (X-rays) as required
• Provide chairside support and anticipate the needs of the dentist
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Ensure a clean, organized, and well-stocked clinical environment

Qualifications

• Current state-required certifications (including X-ray certification)
• Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and sterilization methods
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced setting
• Positive attitude with a strong team-oriented approach

Compensation

$21-$25

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include.

• paid time off (“PTO”)
• health
• dental
• vision
• health savings account
• telemedicine
• flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• employee discount programs
• pet insurance
• a 401k plan

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]

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