Pediatric Dental Assistant - Compassionate, Fast-Paced Care

Lifetime Dental Care Virginia; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifetime Dental Care Virginia seeks a skilled Pediatric Dental Assistant to join a busy, child-centered practice. You will support dentists in pediatric procedures, manage sedation workflows, and ensure safe, efficient operatories for both routine care and emergencies.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of dental assisting experience, VA X-ray certification, CPR, and a passion for comforting anxious children while guiding parents through care plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of dental assisting experience.
• X-ray certification (VA) is required.
• Knowledge of pediatric procedures including SSCs, pulpotomies, extractions.
• Experience with nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and pre/postop protocols.
• Familiarity with hospital dentistry workflows is preferred.
• Excellent communication with children and parents.
• CPR certification and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist pediatric dentists with restorative and preventive procedures
• Prepare operatories for pediatric and sedation appointments
• Take highquality digital Xrays, including bitewings, PAs, occlusals, and panoramic images
• Assist with nitrous oxide monitoring and sedation workflows
• Provide chairside support during emergency visits and urgent care needs
• Deliver postoperative instructions clearly and confidently to parents
• Obtain medical history

Skills

Pediatric patient care

Strong communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

X-ray certification (VA)

Tools

Nitrous oxide equipment

Digital radiography

Pediatric dental instruments

Job description

Lifetime Dental Care Virginia seeks a skilled Pediatric Dental Assistant to join a busy, child-centered practice. You will support dentists in pediatric procedures, manage sedation workflows, and ensure safe, efficient operatories for both routine care and emergencies.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of dental assisting experience, VA X-ray certification, CPR, and a passion for comforting anxious children while guiding parents through care plans.