Pediatric Dental Assistant

Sweet Tooth Pediatric Dentistry; Millburn (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid time off

Retirement plan options

Growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sweet Tooth Pediatric Dentistry in Millburn, NJ, is seeking a full-time Pediatric Dental Assistant to support our clinical team and create a welcoming experience for children and families. You will assist during patient visits, prep and maintain treatment areas, and help ensure smooth day-to-day operations with a patient, reassuring approach.

A valid X-ray license and dental assisting training are required or preferred by state rules, with opportunities for growth within a friendly, team-focused

Qualifications

• Valid X-ray license is required.
• Education and/or training in dental assisting is preferred or as required by state regulations.
• 1+ years of experience as a dental assistant preferred.
• Experience in pediatric patient support preferred.
• Proficiency with common dental software and charting systems; experience with specific tools is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of infection control practices, sterilization, and radiography safety.
• Ability to follow clinical protocols and maintain accurate documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a patient, reassuring approach.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable teamwork mindset and professionalism with patients, caregivers, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist during patient visits and prepare/maintain treatment areas.
• Support day-to-day operations and ensure clinical readiness.
• Collaborate with the dental team to ensure safe, efficient appointments.

Skills

Infection control

Radiography

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Patient care

Education

Dental assisting training

Tools

Dental software

Charting systems

Job description

Pediatric Dental Assistant for Growing Practice

About the Role

Sweet Tooth Pediatric Dentistry is seeking a full-time Pediatric Dental Assistant to support our clinical team and help create a welcoming, comfortable experience for children and their families. In this role, you will assist during patient visits, prepare and maintain treatment areas, and support smooth day-to-day operations.

Success looks like delivering consistent, compassionate support to patients, maintaining accurate clinical readiness, and collaborating effectively with the dental team to ensure safe, efficient appointments.

Requirements

• Valid X-ray license (required)
• Education and/or training in dental assisting (preferred or as required by state regulations)
• 1+ years of experience as a dental assistant (preferred)
• Experience working in a dental setting, with familiarity in pediatric patient support (preferred)
• Proficiency with common dental software and charting systems (experience with specific tools is a plus)
• Strong knowledge of infection control practices, sterilization, and radiography safety
• Ability to follow clinical protocols and maintain accurate documentation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a patient, reassuring approach
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable teamwork mindset and professionalism with patients, caregivers, and colleagues

Benefits

• Health insurance options
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement plan options
• Opportunities for professional growth and skills development
• Supportive team environment focused on patient care
• Competitive pay: $20 – $30 per hour