Dental Assisting Instructor

MINT dentistry; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MINT Dentistry's Dental Assisting Academy in Georgia is seeking a seasoned Dental Assisting Instructor who can bring real-world experience to the classroom and lab. You will mentor students, lead hands-on labs, and guide them from day one to graduation while expanding their clinical skills.

This role rewards passion for teaching, teamwork in a supportive environment, and the opportunity to shape the next generation of dental professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate degree; Bachelor’s degree 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.

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

BLS certification

Mentoring

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Ready to Train the Future of Dentistry? 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

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You Bring

• 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.