Pediatric Dental Assistant

bluetree; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

PTO + holidays

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Team discounts

Career development

Job summary

Dentistry for Kids is seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant in Reno, NV. This full-time role offers training and growth in a pediatric environment with a focus on comfort for young patients. You will work closely with pediatric dentists and a supportive team in a kid-friendly clinic.

No prior dental assisting experience is required; we provide full clinical training. A pre-employment drug screen is required, with a caring, energetic approach to children.

Qualifications

• No prior dental assisting experience required; full clinical training provided.
• Customer service background welcomed; caring with kids.
• Pre-employment drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Pediatric Chairside Assisting: learn four-handed chairside support to pediatric dentists.
• Patient Comfort & Anxiety Relief: greet children and parents with high energy to ease anxieties.
• Clinic Operations & Sterilization: prepare, sterilize, and turnover rooms per CDC/OSHA/ADA protocols.
• Team Collaboration: work with clinical and front office teams for smooth daily flow.

Skills

No experience required

Customer service

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Pediatric Dental Assistant (No Experience Required – We Will Train You!)

• Company: Dentistry for Kids
• Location: South Meadows – Reno, NV
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay Rate: $17.00 -$19.00 per hour
  Shift hours 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! The Perfect Launchpad for Your Dental Career!

Are you passionate, energetic, and eager to break into the dental field? We are ready to fully train the right high-energy candidate who loves working with children! Whether you are a customer service superstar looking for a career change or a recent graduate, Dentistry for Kids is a great place to start your career in dentistry.

About Dentistry for Kids & Our Caring Doctors

Based in the heart of South Meadows in Reno, our office is committed to excellence and providing children with the highest quality of care in a warm, nurturing environment. Our number one goal is to ensure that both you and your child are comfortable during each visit.

Using state-of-the-art equipment and highly skilled caregivers, we focus on preventive dentistry and dental maintenance for children, young adults, and children with special needs. We teach children the proper way to care for their teeth and show them that going to the dentist can be safe, rewarding, and fun!

You’ll work side-by-side with exceptional, pediatric-focused doctors who love kids:

• Dr. Blake Wilde (ABO Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist): Raised near San Diego, Dr. Wilde completed his DDS at Ohio State University and a two-year pediatric specialty residency in Arizona. A Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and member of the ADA and AAPD, Dr. Wilde loves making dental visits fun. Outside the office, he and his wife, Brooke, enjoy raising their five children in Reno, hiking, swimming at Lake Tahoe, skiing at Mt. Rose, painting, and biking! "I love what I do. Working with the kids is refreshing and fun; they keep me entertained and always make me laugh. I think I have the best job in the world." — Dr. Blake Wilde
• Dr. Grace Chen: Originally from Toronto, Canada, Dr. Grace earned her DDS at the University of Toronto, completed a General Practice Residency at Jacobi Medical Center (a Level-1 trauma center in the Bronx), and earned her specialty certificate in pediatric dentistry at BronxCare Health Systems in NY. A member of the AAPD, ADA, and CSPD, Dr. Grace is passionate about helping kids build healthy lifelong habits. Outside the office, she enjoys hiking, surfing, and traveling!

What You’ll Do Every Day (Responsibilities)

• Pediatric Chairside Assisting: Learn to provide efficient four-handed chairside assistance to our pediatric dentists during clinical and preventive procedures.
• Patient Comfort & Anxiety Relief: Greet children and parents with high energy, using kid-friendly techniques to ease anxieties, put children at ease, and make visits fun.
• Clinic Operations & Sterilization: Prepare, sterilize, and turn over treatment rooms while strictly following CDC, OSHA, and ADA infection control protocols.
• Team Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with clinical and front office teams to maintain a smooth, cheerful daily patient flow.

What We're Looking For (Qualifications)

• Experience: No prior dental assisting experience required! Customer service experience, retail background, or 1 year of dental assisting experience are all welcome—we will provide full clinical training!
• Communication Skills: Warm, enthusiastic, and patient-focused communication skills with a natural ability to connect with kids and families.
• Mindset: A strong work ethic, a collaborative team-first attitude, a love for learning, and a passion for helping children.
• Safety & Compliance: This position is safety-sensitive; successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.

Perks & Benefits That Support Your Life

• Competitive Wage: $17.00 per hour flat rate.
• Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off (PTO) + 6 Paid Holidays each year.
• Healthcare Package: Comprehensive Medical (choose from 5 tailored plans), Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Financial Protection: 401(k) with Company Match, plus practice-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Family Support: Free Team Member Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your household.
• Recognition & Perks: Dedicated Team Member Service & Achievement Recognition Programs, team dental service discounts, and corporate cell phone plan savings.
• Career Growth: Ongoing opportunities for professional development, training, and internal advancement across our practice network!

Ready to Launch Your Career in Pediatric Dentistry?

If you’re ready to make a real difference and help us create a world of confident, healthy smiles—one child at a time, we want to meet you!

This is a safety-sensitive role and requires passing a drug screen. We follow CDC, OSHA, and ADA guidelines to ensure a safe environment.

Dentistry for Kinds is a proud affiliate of Bluetree Dental, an organization dedicated to changing lives and dentistry. With partners across multiple states, Bluetree focuses on pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and general dentistry.

Bluetree's Mission and Vision:

• Mission: To give people something to smile about, today, and tomorrow.
• Vision: Changing lives, changing dentistry.

Core Values That Guide Us:

• Caring: Prioritize the needs of patients, team members, and practices.
• Creative: Foster innovation and explore better ways to enhance dental care.
• Credible: Build trust through experience, education, authenticity, and unwavering commitment.
• Commitment: Stay dedicated to our values, mission, and vision.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital or veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other status protected by law.