Dental Assisting Instructor

MINT dentistry; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Assisting Academy, affiliated with MINT Dentistry, seeks an experienced Dental Assisting Instructor to bring real-world clinical expertise into classrooms and labs. You will mentor students, lead hands-on sessions, and guide externship placement to foster confidence and career readiness.

The ideal candidate has a blend of dental practice and teaching experience, with a minimum associate degree and credentialing in dental assisting.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate degree, bachelor's preferred.
• 5+ years dental assisting or 3+ years teaching DA.
• Certified/Registered Dental Assistant or licensed dentist credential.
• BLS certification and proficiency in four-handed/six-handed dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Train students in the fundamentals of dental assisting.
• Lead engaging lectures and hands-on lab sessions.
• Share your experience and industry insights.
• Help place students in externships and guide them to success.
• Mentor, motivate, and inspire the next generation of dental professionals.

Skills

Dental assisting

Teaching

Lab instruction

Mentoring

Education

Associate degree (minimum); bachelor's preferred

Job description

Ready to Train the Future of Dentistry?

Love dentistry? Love teaching? Then you'll love this. At our

Overview

Love dentistry? Love teaching? Then you'll love this. At our Dental Assisting Academy, we're on a mission to shape the next generation of dental assistants, and we need a Dental Assisting Instructor to join our team! This isn't your average teaching gig. You'll bring your real-world dental experience to the classroom and lab, showing students the ropes, mentoring them through hands-on skills, and watching their confidence (and smiles) grow.

Responsibilities

• Train students in the fundamentals of dental assisting
• Lead engaging lectures and hands-on lab sessions
• Share your experience and industry insights
• Help place students in externships and guide them to success
• Mentor, motivate, and inspire the next generation of dental professionals

Qualifications

• Associate degree (minimum); bachelor's preferred
• 5+ years of dental assisting or 3+ years of teaching DA
• Certified/Registered Dental Assistant (or licensed dentist) credential
• BLS certification and proficiency in four-handed/six-handed dentistry
• Passion for teaching and inspiring future dental professionals

Why You'll Love It Here

• Work with a supportive, upbeat team that loves what they do
• Watch students grow from day one to graduation and beyond
• Be part of something bigger by shaping the future of dental care
• Pure Dental Assisting Academy is a sister company to MINT Dentistry, which means you'll enjoy all the same perks and benefits that come with being part of the MINT family

Your Skills. Their Future. Our Mission.

If you're ready to make a real impact while having fun, this is your chance.