Pediatric Dental Assistant - Growth, Benefits & Team Care

Archway Dental; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Dental Associates of Connecticut Kids - Danbury is seeking a motivated Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our family-oriented team. You will greet and seat patients, assist the doctor, and manage chairside workflows with four-handed dentistry.

Responsibilities include scheduling, entering treatment plans, taking x-rays, sterilizing instruments, and keeping the operatory stocked. A GED, strong customer service, and willingness to learn are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong customer service skills are essential
• Willingness to learn and grow within the team
• Desire to be part of a family‑oriented practice and support the mission to deliver the best patient experience

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat patients
• Serve as liaison between patient and doctor
• Set up trays as indicated by daily charts
• Review schedules and anticipate the doctor’s needs
• Assist chairside using four-handed dentistry
• Enter treatment plans into the system
• Take x-rays as needed
• Clean and disinfect operatory after each patient
• Take alginates, pour and trim models
• Package and sterilize instruments
• Keep operatory fully stocked and ready for patients

Skills

Superior customer service

Team player

Willingness to learn & grow

Education

X-Ray and ICE Certification

Tools

Dentrix Ascend software

X-ray equipment familiarity

Job description

Dental Associates of Connecticut Kids - Danbury is seeking a motivated Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our family-oriented team. You will greet and seat patients, assist the doctor, and manage chairside workflows with four-handed dentistry.

Responsibilities include scheduling, entering treatment plans, taking x-rays, sterilizing instruments, and keeping the operatory stocked. A GED, strong customer service, and willingness to learn are required.