Dental Assisting Instructor: Mentor Tomorrow's Dental Pros

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

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.