Pediatric Dental Assistant - Gentle Chairside Care

Smile Starters Dental; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Career growth

Job summary

Smile Starters in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Dental Assistant I to join our pediatric dental team. This full-time role supports clinicians with instrument prep, patient comfort, and chairside assistance in a child-focused practice.

Requirements include an accredited dental assisting diploma, CPR, radiology certification, and sterilization expertise. A friendly, team-oriented environment with growth opportunities awaits.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Sterilization and infection control certification required.
• Radiology certification required.
• Dental Office Emergencies certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and families to the office with professionalism and warmth.
• Conduct pre- and post operative consultations.
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring comfort and reassurance.
• Select, prepare, and arrange instruments, equipment, and materials for procedures.
• Sterilize instruments according to OSHA and CDC standards.
• Assist dentists chairside using 4-handed dentistry techniques.
• Complete lab-related tasks as instructed.
• Provide oral hygiene and post operative care instructions.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized operatories.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage accurate records.
• Collaborate with the team and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dental instruments

Sterilization

Infection control

Pediatric care

Communication

Education

Dental assisting diploma

Tools

Dental office software

Scheduling systems

Job description

Smile Starters in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Dental Assistant I to join our pediatric dental team. This full-time role supports clinicians with instrument prep, patient comfort, and chairside assistance in a child-focused practice.

Requirements include an accredited dental assisting diploma, CPR, radiology certification, and sterilization expertise. A friendly, team-oriented environment with growth opportunities awaits.