Pediatric Dental Assistant — Compassionate Care & Growth

Kids Dental Brands; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) retirement plan

PTO

Paid holidays

Wellness days

Job summary

Kids Dental Brands’ South Mississippi Smiles (Pascagoula) is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a child-focused practice. You will work chairside with dentists, take X-rays, and help with impressions, extractions, and fillings while educating families on oral health. The role emphasizes compassionate care in a welcoming environment.

Benefits include a stable daytime schedule, a caring team, and opportunities for professional development within a growing, doctor-led organization.

Qualifications

• CPR/BLS certification is required.
• Mississippi Dental Radiology Permit is required to take radiographs.
• Strong communication with children and families is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work chairside with dentists to support high-quality patient care.
• Take and process dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Assist with procedures including impressions, extractions, and fillings.
• Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Mississippi Dental Radiology Permit

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Sterilization protocols

Job description

Kids Dental Brands’ South Mississippi Smiles (Pascagoula) is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a child-focused practice. You will work chairside with dentists, take X-rays, and help with impressions, extractions, and fillings while educating families on oral health. The role emphasizes compassionate care in a welcoming environment.

Benefits include a stable daytime schedule, a caring team, and opportunities for professional development within a growing, doctor-led organization.