Pediatric Dental Assistant: Growth & Daytime Schedule

Kids Dental Brands; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(K) retirement plan

PTO

Paid holidays

Wellness days

Job summary

South Mississippi Smiles (Pascagoula) is part of Kids Dental Brands and seeks a friendly dental assistant to join a kid-focused team. You'll support dentists chairside, take X-rays, and help with impressions, extractions, and fillings in a modern office.

Join a supportive culture with an emphasis on patient comfort, education for families, and career growth within a growing pediatric network. This role offers daytime hours in a small, community-focused office.

Qualifications

• Current CPR/BLS Certification is required.
• Mississippi Dental Radiology Permit is required.

Responsibilities

• Work chairside with dentists to support high-quality patient care.
• Take and process dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Assist with procedures including impressions, extractions, and fillings.
• Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene (brushing, flossing, nutrition).
• Review medical histories, take vitals, and update records.
• Help children feel comfortable and confident before, during, and after treatment.
• Provide post-treatment care instructions to patients and families.

Skills

CPR/BLS Certification

Mississippi Dental Radiology Permit

Job description

South Mississippi Smiles (Pascagoula) is part of Kids Dental Brands and seeks a friendly dental assistant to join a kid-focused team. You'll support dentists chairside, take X-rays, and help with impressions, extractions, and fillings in a modern office.

Join a supportive culture with an emphasis on patient comfort, education for families, and career growth within a growing pediatric network. This role offers daytime hours in a small, community-focused office.