Dental Assistant – Pediatrics

Wave-Dental-Professionals; Dearborn Heights (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Monthly CE opportunities

Job summary

Wave Dental Specialists in Dearborn Heights, MI seeks a compassionate Dental Assistant to join our pediatric team. This full-time role offers $20–$26/hour with benefits and opportunities for growth.

You will work with a multidisciplinary practice and help make dental visits positive experiences for children. Responsibilities include assisting pediatric procedures, taking digital radiographs, preparing rooms, and educating young patients to ease procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience required.
• Previous pediatric dental experience strongly preferred.
• Expanded Functions certification preferred.
• Comfortable taking digital X-rays (bitewings, PAs, panoramic).
• Coronal polishing experience required; sealant experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pediatric dentist during a variety of procedures.
• Anticipate the needs of the dentist to ensure efficient patient care.
• Take quality digital radiographs, including bitewings, PAs, and panoramic X-rays.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain infection control standards.
• Educate and encourage young patients while creating a fun, positive experience.
• Perform expanded functions, including coronal polishing and, if qualified, sealants.
• Help maintain smooth clinical flow while providing exceptional patient care.

Skills

Pediatric dental experience

Dental assisting experience

X-ray competency

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid X-ray certificate

Tools

Digital radiography

Panoramic/Bitewing X-ray capability

Job description

Description

Dental Assistant – Pediatrics

Wave Dental Specialists | Dearborn Heights, MI
$20–$26/hour | Full-Time

Do you love working with children and want to be part of a supportive, fast-paced specialty practice? Wave Dental Specialists is looking for a compassionate, energetic Dental Assistant to join our pediatric team! If you're patient, upbeat, and enjoy helping children feel comfortable during their dental visits, we'd love to meet you.

Our office is part of a multi-specialty practice, giving you the opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists in pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, and periodontics—all while being connected to our general dentistry office next door. It's a collaborative environment with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.

What You'll Do

• Assist the pediatric dentist during a variety of procedures
• Anticipate the needs of the dentist to ensure efficient patient care
• Take quality digital radiographs, including bitewings, PAs, and panoramic X-rays
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain proper infection control standards
• Educate and encourage young patients while creating a fun, positive experience
• Perform expanded functions, including coronal polishing and, if qualified, sealants
• Help maintain smooth clinical flow while providing exceptional patient care

What We're Looking For

• Previous dental assisting experience required
• Previous pediatric dental experience strongly preferred
• Expanded Functions certification preferred
• Comfortable taking digital X-rays (bitewings, PAs, and panoramic)
• Coronal polishing experience required; sealant experience is a plus
• Patient, kind, positive, and enjoys working with children
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Someone who is proactive and able to anticipate the provider's needs
• Reliable, organized, and eager to grow professionally

Schedule

• Full-time position
• One to two Saturdays per month
• When you work a Saturday, you'll receive a weekday off, helping maintain a great work-life balance

Compensation & Benefits

• $20–$26 per hour, based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Monthly continuing education opportunities
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for career growth

Requirements

Education and Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one-year related experience and/or training or the equivalent of a combination of education and experience in the dental profession.
• Valid X-ray certificate.
• Current license if CDA, RDA, or EFDA (per state requirements).
• CPR & first aid certificate.

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Operations Manager