Pediatric Dental Assistant - Growth & Mentorship

Salt Dental Partners; Brea (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Modern facilities and advanced tech

Mentorship and career growth

Diverse patient population

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Salt Dental Partners is a thriving pediatric dental practice in California dedicated to compassionate care and the highest clinical standards. We are seeking a pediatric dental assistant to support clinicians, greet families, and help maintain a welcoming, efficient office.

You will assist with radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos, prepare rooms, and provide chair-side support while upholding patient privacy and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of practical experience as a pediatric dental assistant.
• CPR or BCLS certification required.
• Completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program preferred.
• Strong communication, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage patients with respect and a smile.
• Explain treatment plans and oral health information clearly to patients.
• Take and process radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos.
• Prepare and sterilize treatment rooms and equipment.
• Provide chair-side assistance and document care in patient records.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, patient-centric office environment.

Skills

Dental assisting

Pediatric experience

CPR/BCLS

Communication skills

Professionalism

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Charting software

Scheduling software

Job description

Salt Dental Partners is a thriving pediatric dental practice in California dedicated to compassionate care and the highest clinical standards. We are seeking a pediatric dental assistant to support clinicians, greet families, and help maintain a welcoming, efficient office.

You will assist with radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos, prepare rooms, and provide chair-side support while upholding patient privacy and safety in a fast-paced environment.