Pediatric Dental Assistant

CHILDREN'S DENTAL SPECIALTY; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Training & development

Vision insurance

Company parties

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Children's Dental Specialty Group in Scottsdale seeks an experienced Pediatric Dental Assistant who brings energy, compassion, and a genuine love for working with children. You will assist dentists, maintain sterile environments, and educate families on preventive care in a busy pediatric practice.

The role offers full-time hours, competitive pay based on experience, and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance. A collaborative, supportive team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience required; pediatric experience strongly preferred.
• Genuine love for working with children.
• Warm, friendly, outgoing personality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and professional.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Organized, efficient, and comfortable working in a busy practice.
• Takes initiative and can anticipate what needs to be done.
• Team player who is willing to help others without being asked.
• Coachable, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Create a fun, welcoming, and comfortable experience for children and their families.
• Assist the dentist during examinations, restorative treatments, and other pediatric procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials efficiently.
• Take dental radiographs and perform coronal polishing when appropriately certified.
• Maintain excellent sterilization and infection control standards.
• Educate children and parents about oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Anticipate the needs of the dentist to help appointments run smoothly and efficiently.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, parents, and teammates.
• Support your fellow team members and willingly jump in wherever help is needed.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Radiography

Infection control

Team player

Education

Arizona dental radiography certification

Tools

Dental practice management software

Job description

Love working with kids? Have a great personality and a passion for making people smile? We'd love to meet you!

Children's Dental Specialty Group is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and compassionate Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our team!

We're an established, award-winning pediatric dental practice in Scottsdale dedicated to creating exceptional dental experiences for children and their families.

We're looking for more than great clinical skills. We want someone who brings positive energy, takes initiative, enjoys working with children, and believes that being a great teammate is just as important as being a great dental assistant.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Company parties
• Free food & snacks

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Full-time position, 4–5 days per week
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Friendly, supportive, team-oriented work environment
• An established practice committed to providing exceptional pediatric dental care

What You'll Do

• Create a fun, welcoming, and comfortable experience for children and their families
• Assist the dentist during examinations, restorative treatments, and other pediatric procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials efficiently
• Take dental radiographs and perform coronal polishing when appropriately certified
• Maintain excellent sterilization and infection control standards
• Educate children and parents about oral hygiene and preventive care
• Anticipate the needs of the dentist to help appointments run smoothly and efficiently
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, parents, and teammates
• Support your fellow team members and willingly jump in wherever help is needed

Who We're Looking For

• Previous dental assisting experience required; pediatric experience strongly preferred
• A genuine love for working with children
• A warm, friendly, outgoing personality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable, punctual, and professional
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Organized, efficient, and comfortable working in a busy practice
• Someone who takes initiative and can anticipate what needs to be done
• A team player who is willing to help others without being asked
• Someone who is coachable, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow

Preferred Qualifications

• Arizona dental radiography certification
• Arizona coronal polishing certification
• Experience assisting with pediatric restorative procedures
• Familiarity with dental practice management software
• Formal dental assisting education or training

You’ll Be a Great Fit If…

• You love making children smile and helping nervous patients feel at ease.
• You see something that needs to be done and take initiative.
• You believe that great teamwork makes everyone's day better.
• You stay calm, positive, and professional, even during busy days.
• You take pride in your work and care about creating an exceptional experience for every family.