Experienced Dental Assistant Join Our All-Star Team!

Lifetime Dental Care Virginia; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits

Hands-on variety

Supportive culture

Make a difference

Job summary

Lifetime Dental Care Virginia in Woodbridge, VA is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our busy practice. You will work chairside with doctors, assist with restorative and preventive procedures, take digital radiographs, and help ensure a smooth, patient-centered experience.

We value energy, compassion, and reliability. The role offers competitive pay, full benefits, and opportunities to grow with a supportive team that backs each other up every day.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of dental assisting experience.
• X-ray certification (VA).
• CPR certification.
• Knowledge of nitrous oxide and pre/post-op protocols.

Responsibilities

• Chairside & Clinical duties during restorative and preventive procedures.
• Assist with crown, bridge, and implant cases.
• Set up operatories for pediatric and sedation appointments.
• Capture high-quality digital X-rays (bitewings, PAs, occlusals, panoramic).
• Prepare materials: impressions, cements, composites, sealants.
• Monitor nitrous oxide/sedation and support emergencies.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Communication

X-ray handling

Tools

Digital radiography

Job description

Love making patients smile, literally? We're a busy, fast-paced dental practice looking for a rockstar Dental Assistant who brings energy, compassion, and skill to every chairside moment. If you're the kind of person who thrives on variety, loves building real relationships with patients, and wants to work alongside a team that actually has each other's backs... We want to meet you!

Why You'll Love It Here

• Competitive pay: $20–$31/hour based on experience
• Full benefits: 401(k) with company match, health and dental insurance, and paid time off
• Hands-on variety: from routine cleanings to crown and bridge and implant cases, no two days are the same
• A supportive, upbeat culture where your growth matters
• The chance to make a real difference in patients' comfort and confidence

What You'll Be Doing

• Chairside & Clinical
• Partner with our doctors during restorative and preventive procedures, including crown and bridge and implant cases
• Set up operatories for pediatric and sedation appointments
• Capture high-quality digital X-rays (bitewings, PAs, occlusals, panoramic)
• Prepare materials: impressions, cements, composites, sealants
• Monitor nitrous oxide/sedation and support emergency and urgent care visits
• Build genuine, trust-based relationships with patients and their families
• Deliver clear, confident post-op guidance to parents
• Keep sterilization and OSHA protocols locked in, every time
• Team Culture
• Keep instrument turnover moving in a fast-paced schedule
• Collaborate seamlessly with dentists, hygienists, assistants, and front desk
• Bring positive energy to a practice that genuinely likes coming to work
• Mentor new teammates as they get up to speed

What You Bring

• 4+ years of dental assisting experience
• X-ray certification (VA)
• Solid knowledge of dental procedures, plus nitrous oxide and pre/post-op protocols
• A calm, positive touch for managing patient behavior
• CPR certification
• Sharp multitasking skills and clear communication
• Digital radiography/scanning experience (a plus)
• Reliability, punctuality, and true team spirit

Ready to bring your skills to a practice that values you?