Pediatric Dental Assistant – Full-Time, Patient-Focused Care

Wave-Dental-Professionals; Dearborn Heights (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Monthly CE opportunities

Job summary

Wave Dental Specialists in Dearborn Heights, MI seeks a compassionate Dental Assistant to join our pediatric team. This full-time role offers $20–$26/hour with benefits and opportunities for growth.

You will work with a multidisciplinary practice and help make dental visits positive experiences for children. Responsibilities include assisting pediatric procedures, taking digital radiographs, preparing rooms, and educating young patients to ease procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience required.
• Previous pediatric dental experience strongly preferred.
• Expanded Functions certification preferred.
• Comfortable taking digital X-rays (bitewings, PAs, panoramic).
• Coronal polishing experience required; sealant experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pediatric dentist during a variety of procedures.
• Anticipate the needs of the dentist to ensure efficient patient care.
• Take quality digital radiographs, including bitewings, PAs, and panoramic X-rays.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain infection control standards.
• Educate and encourage young patients while creating a fun, positive experience.
• Perform expanded functions, including coronal polishing and, if qualified, sealants.
• Help maintain smooth clinical flow while providing exceptional patient care.

Skills

Pediatric dental experience

Dental assisting experience

X-ray competency

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid X-ray certificate

Tools

Digital radiography

Panoramic/Bitewing X-ray capability

Job description

Wave Dental Specialists in Dearborn Heights, MI seeks a compassionate Dental Assistant to join our pediatric team. This full-time role offers $20–$26/hour with benefits and opportunities for growth.

You will work with a multidisciplinary practice and help make dental visits positive experiences for children. Responsibilities include assisting pediatric procedures, taking digital radiographs, preparing rooms, and educating young patients to ease procedures.