Pediatric Dental Assistant — Create Smiles Daily

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

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.